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University of Glasgow: Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (Online Distance Learning)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Our programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology in order to prioritise its use and better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the HEHTA team is involved in HE and HTA decision making at national and international level.
-
Drawing on insights into policy and principles of HTA, health economics, decision analytical modelling, HTA in a global context and data science, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment. The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
HEHTA's research and involvement from a global perspective, working with major stakeholders including NICE, SMC and HITAP, ensures that our online programme content is up-to-date and relevant in the real world.
-
Delivered by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our online Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment programme brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit research project
The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Taken on a part-time basis, the duration of this programme is 2.5 to 6 years depending on the credential obtained.
To discover more about the programme watch our webinar with the programme leaders or visit our articles section for more information.
For more detailed information on our courses, click the links below on our website.
Core and Optional Courses Year 1 core courses HTA: policy and principles Research Methods in Health Economics and HTA Health Economics for HTA online
Year 2 optional courses Real-world data in health care decision making Health Technology Assessment in a global context Survival analysis for Health Technology Assessment Evidence Synthesis - Delivered online in semester 2 Maximising the Value of Clinical Trial Data: Analysis for Economic Evaluation and Modelling - Delivered online over three separate weeks in November & December Decision Analytic Modelling and Early Health Technology Assessment Choice experiments for health economics, HTA and one health Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health Statistical methods for Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Based Medicine
Year 3 Health Technology Assessment: Research Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
This online Health Technology Assessment MSc programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology, then prioritise its use in order to better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Our Masters in HTA focuses on the production, critical appraisal and use of scientifically rigorous research evidence, applied to a range of health-related areas. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) analyses relevant evidence and knowledge in order to understand the effects and consequences of healthcare technologies. It contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. If you are a recent graduate or you work in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or research, this programme will give you the practical skills to advance your career.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Provided by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our Health Technology Assessment online Masters brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the team is involved in HTA decision making at a national level.
-
Drawing on insights in data science, health economics, analytical decision modelling and patient-reported outcome measures, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment.
-
The HEHTA team also drives key decisions and assessments for a range of international health agencies, ensuring our content is always up to date and relevant in the real world.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses 1 x 60 credit research project
Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core and Optional Courses
Core HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE HEALTH ECONOMICS FOR HTA ONLINE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT: RESEARCH PROJECT (ONLINE)
Optional FOUNDATIONS OF DECISION ANALYTIC MODELLING FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND VALUATION FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) DATA SCIENCE - IDENTIFYING, COMBINING AND ANALYSING HEALTH DATA SETS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (ONLINE) SURVIVAL ANALYSIS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS (Delivered online in semester 3) MAXIMISING THE VALUE OF CLINICAL TRIAL DATA: ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMIC EVALUATION AND MODELLING (Delivered online over three separate weeks in October & November)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Our programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology in order to prioritise its use and better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the HEHTA team is involved in HE and HTA decision making at national and international level.
-
Drawing on insights into policy and principles of HTA, health economics, decision analytical modelling, HTA in a global context and data science, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment. The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
HEHTA's research and involvement from a global perspective, working with major stakeholders including NICE, SMC and HITAP, ensures that our online programme content is up-to-date and relevant in the real world.
-
Delivered by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our online Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment programme brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit research project
The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Taken on a part-time basis, the duration of this programme is 2.5 to 6 years depending on the credential obtained.
To discover more about the programme watch our webinar with the programme leaders or visit our articles section for more information.
For more detailed information on our courses, click the links below on our website.
Core and Optional Courses Year 1 core courses HTA: policy and principles Research Methods in Health Economics and HTA Health Economics for HTA online
Year 2 optional courses Real-world data in health care decision making Health Technology Assessment in a global context Survival analysis for Health Technology Assessment Evidence Synthesis - Delivered online in semester 2 Maximising the Value of Clinical Trial Data: Analysis for Economic Evaluation and Modelling - Delivered online over three separate weeks in November & December Decision Analytic Modelling and Early Health Technology Assessment Choice experiments for health economics, HTA and one health Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health Statistical methods for Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Based Medicine
Year 3 Health Technology Assessment: Research Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
This online Health Technology Assessment MSc programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology, then prioritise its use in order to better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Our Masters in HTA focuses on the production, critical appraisal and use of scientifically rigorous research evidence, applied to a range of health-related areas. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) analyses relevant evidence and knowledge in order to understand the effects and consequences of healthcare technologies. It contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. If you are a recent graduate or you work in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or research, this programme will give you the practical skills to advance your career.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Provided by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our Health Technology Assessment online Masters brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the team is involved in HTA decision making at a national level.
-
Drawing on insights in data science, health economics, analytical decision modelling and patient-reported outcome measures, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment.
-
The HEHTA team also drives key decisions and assessments for a range of international health agencies, ensuring our content is always up to date and relevant in the real world.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses 1 x 60 credit research project
Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core and Optional Courses
Core HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE HEALTH ECONOMICS FOR HTA ONLINE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT: RESEARCH PROJECT (ONLINE)
Optional FOUNDATIONS OF DECISION ANALYTIC MODELLING FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND VALUATION FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) DATA SCIENCE - IDENTIFYING, COMBINING AND ANALYSING HEALTH DATA SETS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (ONLINE) SURVIVAL ANALYSIS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS (Delivered online in semester 3) MAXIMISING THE VALUE OF CLINICAL TRIAL DATA: ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMIC EVALUATION AND MODELLING (Delivered online over three separate weeks in October & November)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Our programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology in order to prioritise its use and better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the HEHTA team is involved in HE and HTA decision making at national and international level.
-
Drawing on insights into policy and principles of HTA, health economics, decision analytical modelling, HTA in a global context and data science, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment. The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
HEHTA's research and involvement from a global perspective, working with major stakeholders including NICE, SMC and HITAP, ensures that our online programme content is up-to-date and relevant in the real world.
-
Delivered by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our online Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment programme brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit research project
The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Taken on a part-time basis, the duration of this programme is 2.5 to 6 years depending on the credential obtained.
To discover more about the programme watch our webinar with the programme leaders or visit our articles section for more information.
For more detailed information on our courses, click the links below on our website.
Core and Optional Courses Year 1 core courses HTA: policy and principles Research Methods in Health Economics and HTA Health Economics for HTA online
Year 2 optional courses Real-world data in health care decision making Health Technology Assessment in a global context Survival analysis for Health Technology Assessment Evidence Synthesis - Delivered online in semester 2 Maximising the Value of Clinical Trial Data: Analysis for Economic Evaluation and Modelling - Delivered online over three separate weeks in November & December Decision Analytic Modelling and Early Health Technology Assessment Choice experiments for health economics, HTA and one health Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health Statistical methods for Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Based Medicine
Year 3 Health Technology Assessment: Research Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
This online Health Technology Assessment MSc programme will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology, then prioritise its use in order to better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Our Masters in HTA focuses on the production, critical appraisal and use of scientifically rigorous research evidence, applied to a range of health-related areas. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) analyses relevant evidence and knowledge in order to understand the effects and consequences of healthcare technologies. It contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. If you are a recent graduate or you work in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or research, this programme will give you the practical skills to advance your career.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Provided by our College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, our Health Technology Assessment online Masters brings together internationally renowned experts and state-of-the-art facilities to improve health for humans and animals across the globe.
-
The College also provides innovative and research-led teaching for our students, preparing you for a wide variety of exciting careers.
-
The programme is delivered by the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research team. Our academics are world-class experts in their field.
-
As well as being involved in research and teaching, the team is involved in HTA decision making at a national level.
-
Drawing on insights in data science, health economics, analytical decision modelling and patient-reported outcome measures, this programme will give you hands-on experience of the interconnected disciplines that are core to Health Technology Assessment.
-
The HEHTA team also drives key decisions and assessments for a range of international health agencies, ensuring our content is always up to date and relevant in the real world.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert 3 x 20 credit core courses
PgDip 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc 3 x 20 credit core courses 3 x 20 credit optional courses 1 x 60 credit research project
Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core and Optional Courses
Core HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE HEALTH ECONOMICS FOR HTA ONLINE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT: RESEARCH PROJECT (ONLINE)
Optional FOUNDATIONS OF DECISION ANALYTIC MODELLING FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND VALUATION FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) DATA SCIENCE - IDENTIFYING, COMBINING AND ANALYSING HEALTH DATA SETS HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (ONLINE) SURVIVAL ANALYSIS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (ONLINE) QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS (Delivered online in semester 3) MAXIMISING THE VALUE OF CLINICAL TRIAL DATA: ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMIC EVALUATION AND MODELLING (Delivered online over three separate weeks in October & November)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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