ObjectivesFor students planning careers as applied economists in the health sector, or further academic research Combines development of advanced analytical and technical capabilities required for applied economics with study of the development and application of these skills in the health sector
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Upper second-class honours degree or better from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification, or approved professional qualification. If you have other qualifications please contact the Postgraduate Secretary for advice. A background in economics is essential. Our standard English requirements for overseas applicants are: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5 in each part), or TOEFL 575 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 232 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.
Academic titleMSc Economics and Health Economics
Course descriptionEconomics and Health Economics - MSc
Run jointly with the School of Health and Related Research.
Our standard English requirements for overseas applicants are: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5 in each part), or TOEFL 575 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 232 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.
Teaching
Computer practicals, lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
Assessment
Coursework (including essays and project-work) and examination. You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation.
-Course content
-Microeconomic Analysis
-Macroeconomic Analysis
-Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
-Health Economics
-Economic Evaluation of Health
-Quantitative Methods in Health Economics
-Research Methods in Health
-Public Sector Economics
-Dissertation