Program Overview

MSc International Health Policy (Health Economics)

The MSc International Health Policy (Health Economics) is a stream of the MSc International Health Policy programme which allows you to study and specialise in advanced health economics. You'll learn advanced principles of health economics, statistical methods and econometrics and learn to apply them in examining important issues in health policy.

Introduction

The programme offers an international perspective on health economics, and although concentrating primarily on high-income countries, there are some courses that cover the economics of low- and middle-income countries. The majority of your professors on the programme are specialists in health economics, and have conducted applied health economics and policy research in a range of settings.

Programme Details

• Study mode: Home full-time students (12 months), Home part-time students (24 months), Overseas full-time students (12 months)
• Academic year: 2026/27
• Start date: 28 September 2026
• Location: Houghton Street, London
• Application deadline: None – rolling admissions. However, please note the funding deadlines.

Entry Requirements

• Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in economics, mathematics, statistics, or any other quantitative subject.
• English language requirements: The English language requirement for this programme is Standard.

Programme Content

You'll take three compulsory half-unit taught courses and will complete a compulsory 6,000-word dissertation which may be written in conjunction with a summer placement within a government department, international agency, private organisation, or academic research institution.

Courses

• HP422: Health Care Economic Evaluation
• HP423: Advanced Health Economics
• HP426: Applied Health Econometrics
• HP431: Dissertation in Health Policy
• One of the following courses:
  • HP420: Health Economics
  • HP424: Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
  • HP425: Statistical Methods in Health Care Economic Evaluation
  • HP429: Behavioural Incentive Design in Health and Health Care
• Courses to the value of one and a half units from a range of options

Why Study with Us

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Your Application

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

Fees and Funding

• Home student fee (2026/27): £24,000
• Overseas student fee (2026/27): £34,500
• Fee reduction: Students who completed undergraduate study at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a fee reduction of around 10 per cent of the fee.
• Scholarships and other funding: We offer some needs-based awards for this programme, including the Graduate Support Scheme.

Learning and Assessment

• Contact hours and independent study: Within your programme you will take a number of courses, often including half unit courses and full unit courses.
• Teaching methods: LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status.
• Academic support: You'll meet with your academic mentor regularly to discuss your work.

Graduate Destinations

Professional destinations after completing the degree include consultancies, pharmaceutical companies, health services, international organisations, government departments and agencies and NGOs as well as employment in research or further study for a PhD.

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