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University of Glasgow: Health Technology Assessment
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health & Wellbeing |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Health Technology Assessment contributes to priorities and decisions in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Our HTA course 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.
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 HTA decision making at national and international level.
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 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 Technology Assessment course 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.
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
- Watch our Online MSc Health Technology Assessment Q&A webinar with programme directors Dr Claudia Geue and Eleanor Grieve
- Watch our webinar on the new definition of HTA led by Professor Jim Lewsey
- About online study
Gain expertise in the production, critical appraisal and use of scientifically rigorous research. If you are a recent graduate or working in the pharmaceutical industry, a government agency or research field, this programme will give you the practical skills to advance your career.
Postgraduate HTA Certificate
- Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses
Postgraduate HTA Diploma
- Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses
- Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
Master’s in HTA
- 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.
Core and optional courses
Year 1 core courses
- HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
- STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE
- 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
Year 3
- HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT: RESEARCH PROJECT
"The best part of my course so far has been the opportunity to explore and develop new skills, as well as the exchange of knowledge among the other participants. Taking part in this master's course helped me improve my skills in economic evaluations, statistics, and HTA. Furthermore, undertaking this master's degree helped me to improve my career prospects and to join as a health economist in my current post."Fernando Zanghelini, Online MSc Health Technology Assessment student
Programme outcomes
- Analyse the policy, principles, methods and analytical techniques appropriate for health technology assessment.
- Discuss the role of health technology assessment in policy development.
- Evaluate how the policy context varies between international regions and countries.
- Explore health economics, statistical methods and analysis, evidence synthesis, decision analytic modelling, economic evaluation and patient-reported outcomes to guide the principles of health technology assessment.
- Critically assess the research methodologies used for informing priorities and decision making in health care systems.
- Develop original and creative approaches to translate policy issues into research proposals to assess health technologies.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is growing in importance internationally and there is increasing demand for employees with relevant skills. Individuals in the HTA field inform decision making by ensuring that healthcare providers understand the impacts of new medical innovations and technologies.
Graduates are well equipped with qualitative and quantitative research skills which are ideal for jobs in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and government information services/statistical agencies.
Potential employers and roles:
- Academic/research centres or universities undertake HTA research projects funded by HTA agencies, national research bodies or health technology companies to support reimbursement or develop HTA methods.
- Private industry, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and health insurance companies, design and undertake evaluations (effectiveness and/or cost-effectiveness) for presentation to reimbursement agencies in support of health technology products.
- Local or national government agencies, regulators, health service providers or international health organisations (e.g. WHO) commission and review assessments submitted to support reimbursement of health technologies; undertake systematic reviews, evidence synthesis and evaluations to focus and direct health care policy; evaluate policy and programmes previously funded.
- National or international consultancy companies undertake HTA projects for governments, HTA agencies or industry clients.
Examples of job positions include:
- public health officer
- senior finance manager (NHS)
- freedom of information analyst (NHS)
- local health board co-ordinator (NHS)
- heath services researcher (NHS)
- research assistant
To learn more, read our article about the value of an MSc in Health Technology Assessment in your career.
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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, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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