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The Health Economics and Decision Science MSc incorporates economics, statistics, and epidemiology to provide a multi-disciplinary context to health systems and the application of decision science.
The UCL MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science is an applied quantitative course that spans the disciplines of Economics, Statistics and Epidemiology – training students in applied problems, while providing the theoretical foundations expected of an outstanding UCL postgraduate degree.
An introduction to the course
Highlights
- Apply economic theory in the context of health and health care
- Use advanced quantitative techniques to tackle global health challenges
- Learn how to conduct economic evaluations in health care
Course details
By the end of the programme, students will understand how the political, economic and physical context of health systems frames the application of economics and decision science. Students will also be able to conduct rigorous cost-effectiveness analyses of health interventions and technologies to inform policy at regional, national and international levels.
Modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please visit our module catalogue.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science.
Compulsory modules
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Health Systems in a Global Context
- Econometrics for Health
- Microeconomics for Health
- Dissertation in Health Economics and Decision Science
- Statistics for Health Economics
Optional modules
- Health Economics
- Key Principles of Health Economics
- Health Management: Planning and Programme Design
- Concepts and Controversies in Global Health
- Climate Change and Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Global Health Policy
- Urban Health
- Evaluating Interventions
- Introductory Microeconomics for Health
- Modelling for Decision Science
- Gender and Global Health
- Introduction to Disease Modelling
- Medical Statistics 2
- Bayesian Methods in Health Economics
Please note it is mandatory for students without a degree in Economics to take GLBH0029 Introductory Microeconomics for Health as a core module. In this case students can choose 2 optional modules.
Dissertation
All students must undertake an independent research project, which culminates in a dissertation of up to 7,000 words (60 credits). Some students may conduct their research project together with industry partners.
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