University of Birmingham: Health Economics and Econometrics
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Health and Population Sciences |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Health economists play a crucial role in driving evidence-based decision-making and shaping the future of care. Join our programme and gain specialised skills that are in high demand.
Whether you're aiming for a career as a health economist in industry, the health service, or academia, this programme is tailored to help you make a real impact.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of health economics and advanced econometric techniques, learning how to apply them to solve economic and policy issues in healthcare.
What makes this course different? Follow a more econometrics-based pathway in health economics and learn how to turn data into impactful solutions!
Our programme is designed to equip you with the skills to effectively use, analyse, and interpret the large datasets now available in health systems. You’ll also gain insight into how this data relates to health and economic issues and policies.
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Gain advanced technical training in examining health issues from an economics perspective.
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Build your analytical ability to relate theories and research findings to employment experiences.
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Enhance your understanding of the role of health economics in healthcare decision-making.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in Economics or related subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in Economics or related subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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