MSc Economic Evaluation in Health Care

Key information

Gain vital quantitative and analytical competencies demanded for major decision-making roles in the healthcare sectors of developed and developing countries. Covering topics from economic evaluation and quantitative methods to welfare economics and epidemiology, this course enables you to pursue a rewarding career in health economics.

Benefits of this course

We help you develop new and existing skills, significantly enhance your knowledge of healthcare economics and prepare you for working life in the healthcare field.

Our department hosts the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC) and the London Health Economics Group (LHEG). Your studies will benefit from the expertise in both.

By graduation you will have a sharpened understanding of health economics and its theoretical foundations, as well as improved abilities in analysis and modelling.

You will be also be confident in applying economic evaluations and advanced quantitative methods to healthcare decision-making.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

This programme is suitable if you are passionate about helping to meet the growing demands for specialists in the economics of health and care. You may have a background in science or economics, giving you the chance to find employment in the field of health economics.

Career

The Economic Evaluation in Healthcare MSc can prepare you for careers in areas such as economic consultancies, think-tanks, the pharmaceutical industry and governmental and non-governmental bodies. You might also go on to teaching and research positions at academic institutions.

Our graduates have been recruited by companies including:

Office of Health Economics (OHE)
NICE
Eli Lilly
Oxford Outcomes
Gallaher
IMS Health
IQVIA Health.

We also give you a strong foundation for further doctoral research in the field of health economics. Our graduates have obtained PhDs from the institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick.