Course summary
Health economists play a crucial role in driving evidence-based decision-making and shaping the future of care. Join our programme and gain specialised skills that are in high demand. Whether you're aiming for a career as a health economist in industry, the health service, or academia, this programme is tailored to help you make a real impact. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of health economics and advanced econometric techniques, learning how to apply them to solve economic and policy issues in healthcare. What makes this course different? Follow a more econometrics-based pathway in health economics and learn how to turn data into impactful solutions! Our programme is designed to equip you with the skills to effectively use, analyse, and interpret the large datasets now available in health systems. You’ll also gain insight into how this data relates to health and economic issues and policies.
- Gain advanced technical training in examining health issues from an economics perspective.
- Build your analytical ability to relate theories and research findings to employment experiences.
- Enhance your understanding of the role of health economics in healthcare decision-making.
Modules
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught material and a 60 credit dissertation. You will study five compulsory taught modules and choose an additional module to suit your needs. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in Economics or related subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT