MSc Health Economics
University of York
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Gain experience and skills you need for a career in research and health service decision-making.Health Economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and help people to live longer and health lifes.As a graduate of this degree, youll be ready to make a tangible impact in this developing field.Teaching and AssessmentYou’ll work with world-leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will ...Read more

Gain experience and skills you need for a career in research and health service decision-making.

Health Economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and help people to live longer and health lifes.

As a graduate of this degree, you'll be ready to make a tangible impact in this developing field.

Teaching and Assessment

You’ll work with world-leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Careers and Skills

This course is ideal for people who want to work in research and health service decision-making. Potential employers will value the experience you'll gain on your summer placement. The MSc is also an ideal basis for progression to a PhD.

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WUSCA ranking:
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49/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
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17th
What students say
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Lohit Bhagwan
20 Nov 23

Great locations, super facilities, experienced and expert professors and the best course module in the UK. Higher cost of living, less scholarship support and limited part-time..Read more

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Laura
05 Dec 22

I am in the distance program so this part would not..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in Economics or a related discipline. You may also be considered if your degree is in related to Medicine, Pharmacy, or Nursing. Other qualifications and experience: If you have been out of study for a while, or do not have a strong background in economics or mathematics and statistics but have other relevant qualifications or experience, you may be required to take the Summer Session in Economics and Quantitative Methods as a condition of your offer. Alternatively, the Session can also be taken as a stand-alone course.

Tuition fees

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£11,200 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,900 per year

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20 Nov 23
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Great locations, super facilities, experienced and expert professors and the best course module in the UK. Higher cost of living, less scholarship support and limited part-time...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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