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Modelling for Decision Science

This module aims to provide a technical overview of current methods used to perform economic evaluation in healthcare. This is increasingly relevant for bodies such as the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Students will be exposed to a range of modeling techniques. The focus of the module will be on the applied methods, with several practical sessions, in which the students will gain hands-on experience in the analysis and interpretation of results.

Module code

GLBH0031

UCL credits

15 credits

Module organiser

Dr Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths

Please direct queries to the course administration team in the first instance igh.heds.information@ucl.ac.uk

Admission requirements

Anyone with a 2.1 or above in a quantitative first degree

Content

The module will be structured as a mixture of 10 lectures and 10 practical computer sessions. Topics include:

  • Introduction to decision modelling
  • Introduction to microsimulation including Monte Carlo Micro Simulation
  • Introduction of the use of data in the models
  • Introduction to different numerical packages for analysing models
  • Focus on using R in modelling (2 lectures: roughly one on deterministic model and one on probabilistic model)
  • Discussing model results, how to check and trust the model, how to improve efficiency, conceptual complexity vs computational efficiency
  • Case study - deterministic model
  • Case study - stochastic model

Teaching and learning methods

The course will be taught primarily through lectures. Tutorials and problem classes will familiarise students with concepts and techniques through a hands-on approach.

Problem sheets will be provided to encourage self-study.

Moodle will be used to provide a repository of course materials, and in other ways at the discretion of the lecturer.

Assessment

There are two methods of assessment:

Examinations 90%
In-course assessment 10%

Assessment date

TBC

Selected reading list

The intention is to use a core textbook with extension articles only where needed.