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HEALTH ECONOMICS ANDDECISION SCIENCE MSc /2018/19 ENTRY

Health Economics and Decision Science MSc /

The UCL MSc in Health Economics and DecisionScience spans the disciplines of economics,statistics and epidemiology - training students inapplied problems, while providing the theoreticalfoundations expected of an outstanding UCLpostgraduate degree. Strong links to industry anddemand for skills in this area mean that graduatesof this programme will be highly employable.

 Degree summary 

Students choose between a decision science or economics stream andcomplete eight taught modules and a project. Some students will havethe opportunity of an industry internship. All graduates will understandhow the political, economic and physical context of health systemsframes the application of economics and decision science. Graduateswill be able to conduct rigorous cost-effectiveness analyses of healthtechnologies and interventions.

// UCL offers a unique, multidisciplinary environment in which to studyhealth economics and decision science. The teaching teamcomprises economists, statisticians, epidemiologists,mathematicians and public health doctors among others. As aworld-leading university, we research, publish and consult on thetopics we teach. Our strong links to industry, policy and academiaenhance the relevance of our teaching and the employmentopportunities of our graduates.

Teaching will be delivered using a wide range of methods includingclassroom teaching, peer-led seminars, online lectures and practicalexercises, moderated debates, group exercises and reading and writingtasks. Assessment varies from written examinations, to essays, portfoliosand oral presentations.

A number of students will have the opportunity to undertake an industryplacement. This will not be assessed as part of the programme andaccess to placements is voluntary and based on open competition.

 Degree structure 

Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years; Flexible: 2-5 years

Location: London, Bloomsbury

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Studentsundertake modules to the value of 180 credits compromising eighttaught modules worth 15 credits each and a substantive piece ofstudent-led research that will carry 60 credits. Students must undertakeeither four or five core modules. The combination and number ofmodules studied will depend on your chosen stream and whether yourbackground is in statistics or economics.

CORE MODULES

// At least four modules (60 credits) must be selected from the following list. The selectionof core modules is specific to the student's preferred stream.

// Health Systems in a Global Context

// Health Policy and Reform

// Economic Evaluation

// Introductory Microeconomics

// Medical Statistics I

// Econometrics

// Key Principles of Health Economics

// Modelling for Decision Science

OPTIONAL MODULES

// Bayesian Methods in Economic Evaluation

// Health Economics

// Social Determinants of Health

// Concepts and Controversies in Global Health

// Climate Change and Health

// The PPE of Health

// Medical Statistics II

// Research Methods and Evidence for Global Health

// Economics of Health and Population

// Urban Health

// In addition to the modules listed, student may select one optional module from anydepartment in UCL.

DISSERTATION/REPORT

// All students undertake an indepedent research project, which culminates in adissertation of up to 10,000 words (60 credits). Some students may conduct theirresearch project together with industry partners.

 Your career 

Graduates of this MSc may go on to work within the pharmaceuticalindustry, local or national government departments, internationalorganisations, think tanks, consultancies or in academia among otheropportunities. Programme organisers liaise with a range of potentialemployers to create internship opportunities where students canexperience the working environment in their field and develop importantprofessional networks.

Employability

As the global population grows and ages, so too does the challenge ofproviding equitable access to cost-effective healthcare. This MSc hasbeen developed to fill a gap in training and skills in higher education, toembrace the multidisciplinary nature of health economics and decisionscience and provide students with a solid theoretical foundation - whileallowing them to choose specific pathways within which they can focuson either more advanced modelling or advanced applied economics.

 Entry requirements 

A minimum of an upper second‐class UK Bachelor's degree or anoverseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant,quantitative subject.

English language proficiency level

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, youwill be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level ofEnglish proficiency.

The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications andtest providers is provided at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements

 Your application 

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competitionfor places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseasapplicants) should take note of application deadlines.

Application fee: There is an application processing fee for thisprogramme of £75 for online applications and £100 for paperapplications. More details about the application fee can be found atwww.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

FEES AND FUNDING 2018/19 ENTRY

// UK: £9,290 (FT), £4,615 (PT)

// EU: £9,290 (FT), £4,615 (PT)

// Overseas: £18,240 (FT), £9,290 (PT)

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees forsubsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Furtherinformation on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can beviewed on the UCL Current Students website.

Home/EU applicants can apply for a postgraduate bursary offered bythe Institute for Global Health.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available atUCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit theScholarships and Funding website.

Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCLScholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applicants: 27 July 2018

Details on how to apply are available on the website at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply

CONTACT

Kristina Middleton

Email: igh.heds.information@ucl.ac.uk

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