Program Overview
The Health Economics and Policy at University of Birmingham is a MScPgDip programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Economics and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Economics and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ntroduction to Health Economics
- Statistics for Health Economics 1
- Statistics for Health Economics 2
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Modelling for Health Economics
- Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery
- Introduction to Health Economics
- Econometrics
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Modelling for Health Economics
- Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery
- Advanced Statistical Methods
- Clinical Trials
- Health Care Evaluation and Commissioning
- Health Information and Health Informatics
- Health Promotion
- Health Protection
- Principles of Health Technology Assessment
- Public Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
- Qualitative Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal entrance requirement for our Masters programmes is a good Honours degree (upper second-class or above), or an equivalent professional qualification and professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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