Program Overview

Màster Universitari Online en Economia de la Salut i del Medicament

The Màster Universitari Online en Economia de la Salut i del Medicament is a master's program offered by the UPF Barcelona School of Management. The program is designed to provide students with specialized training in health economics and pharmacoeconomics, with a focus on the management of health services and pharmaceuticals.

Program Description

The program is structured into several modules, each covering a specific area of health economics and pharmacoeconomics. The modules include:

• Avaluació econòmica de medicaments i tecnologies mèdiques (1): conceptes bàsics
• Tècniques quantitatives aplicades a la gestió de serveis sanitaris
• Economia i polítiques de finançament del medicament
• Avaluació econòmica de medicaments i tecnologies mèdiques (2): avenços
• Gestió del medicament en els sistemes sanitaris
• Tècniques de modelització en l'avaluació econòmica de medicaments i tecnologies sanitàries
• Economia de la salut (1): Oferta
• Economia de la Salut (2): Demanda
• Treball Final de Màster (TFM)

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of health economics and pharmacoeconomics. The program objectives include:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods of health economics and pharmacoeconomics
• To equip students with the skills necessary to analyze and evaluate the economic aspects of health services and pharmaceuticals
• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of health economics and pharmacoeconomics

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, health sciences, pharmacy)
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the field of health economics and pharmacoeconomics
• Proficiency in English (the program is taught in English)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are €10,000.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Health economics
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Health services management
• Pharmaceutical management
• Health policy and financing

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a range of careers, including:

• Health economics and pharmacoeconomics consulting
• Health services management
• Pharmaceutical management
• Health policy and financing
• Research and development in the field of health economics and pharmacoeconomics

Program Format

The program is offered online, with a flexible and dynamic format that allows students to complete the program at their own pace. The program includes a range of teaching methods, including:

• Online lectures and tutorials
• Case studies and group work
• Individual and group assignments
• Final project and presentation

Program Duration

The program duration is 22 months.

Credits

The program is worth 60 ECTS credits.

Language

The program is taught in English.

Schedule

The program schedule is flexible, with online lectures and tutorials available 24/7. The program includes a range of deadlines and milestones, including:

• Assignment deadlines
• Group work deadlines
• Final project and presentation deadlines

Assessment

The program assessment includes a range of methods, including:

• Individual and group assignments
• Case studies and group work
• Final project and presentation
• Online exams and quizzes

Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the UPF Barcelona School of Management and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. The program is also recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and the European University Association.