GBP 35,400
Health Economics and Decision Science MSc
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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Program Details
- Degree
- Masters
- Major
- Public Health | Economics
- Area of study
- Health | Business and Administration
- Timing
- Full time
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Introduction to the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc
The Health Economics and Decision Science MSc is a postgraduate degree that explores the economics of health and healthcare, guiding real-world decisions about health policy, health systems, and technological innovation. This advanced applied economics degree focuses on optimizing resource allocation to improve population health.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the Health Economics and Decision Science MSc, applicants must have:
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field such as epidemiology, engineering, or physics.
- Candidates with a background in medicine or allied health and social sciences may be considered if they can demonstrate quantitative proficiency in mathematics and/or statistics at the degree level, or through research and/or working experience.
Course Overview
The Health Economics and Decision Science MSc combines health economics, the study of how limited resources can be used to improve the health of the population, with decision science, the practice of using evidence-based results to improve decision-making processes and policies. This course integrates economics, public health, epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and statistics to address inequalities in resources and healthcare globally.
Key Features
- Taught by UCL's leading experts
- Develops advanced expertise in health economics
- Skills-based, offering flexibility to work across countries, sectors, and career paths
- Applies advanced quantitative methods to tackle ongoing global challenges
- Equips students to enter professional roles internationally, creating innovative solutions that improve both the effectiveness and fairness of healthcare worldwide
Careers
Graduates of this course transition to careers in:
- The pharmaceutical industry
- Consulting
- Government
- International organizations
- Think tanks
- Academia
Teaching and Learning
Teaching will be delivered using a wide range of methods, including:
- Classroom teaching
- Peer-led seminars
- Online lectures and practical exercises
- Moderated debates
- Group exercises
- Reading and writing tasks
Assessment
Assessments vary from:
- Written examinations
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Coursework
- Reports
- Oral presentations
Modules
Compulsory Modules
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Health Systems in a Global Context
- Microeconomics for Health
- Dissertation in Health Economics and Decision Science
- Econometrics for Health
- Statistics for Health Economics
Optional Modules
- Health Management: Planning and Programme Design
- Concepts and Controversies in Global Health
- Climate Change and Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Global Health Policy
- Urban Health
- Evaluating Interventions
- Modelling for Decision Science
- Digital Health for Infectious Diseases - Diagnostics, Management, Prevention, and Surveillance
- Gender and Global Health
- Introduction to Disease Modelling
- Advanced Economic Evaluation
- Health Economics
- Medical Statistics 2
- Bayesian Methods in Health Economics
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK students: Ł19,300 (full-time), Ł9,650 (part-time)
- International students: Ł35,400 (full-time), Ł17,700 (part-time)
Additional Costs
- Fieldwork or primary data collection for the dissertation may incur additional costs, estimated at a minimum of Ł10,000.
- Travel costs for attending classes, estimated at Ł119.90 for a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2.
Funding Opportunities
- UCL IGH Postgraduate Bursaries
- African Graduate Scholarship
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
- Institute for Global Health Postgraduate Bursary
- Office for Health Economics (OHE) MSc Fellowship Programme
Next Steps
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding should take note of application deadlines. A non-refundable application processing fee of Ł90 for online applications applies. Supporting documents required include an academic transcript, personal statement, curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, and a 500-word research proposal.
About University
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Services
Student services
UCL is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment where students and staff of all religions, and none, can thrive.
- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
Library services
You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us. Your UCL user ID means that email, wifi, library and print facilities will be available to you whenever you need them.
The libraries are an invaluable resource, find out about the services they provide, when they are open and search the catalogue.ICT services
Support is available from IT services 24 hours a day, ensuring that you have 24/7 cover for all IT queries.
IT Services is your point of contact for supported computer hardware, software, IT account or other IT related issues; including telephone, audio visual and printing queries.