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MSc Health Economics and Health Policy

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course is your gateway to mastering the most crucial aspects of health economics and health policy. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional, a manager looking to make a bigger impact, or a recent graduate eager to jumpstart your career, this course will immerse you in the vital issues shaping the future of healthcare. What makes this course different? Dive into Health Economics and Policy, a cutting-edge programme for healthcare leaders. You'll learn how to examine health issues from an economic perspective and develop the skills to conduct impactful analyses that help healthcare decision-makers maximise the efficiency of limited resources. Additionally, you'll gain a deep understanding of the economic and policy frameworks that shape primary healthcare management. Learn how resource allocation is currently managed and how it might be improved. Dive into theoretical and practical solutions for overcoming rationing and shortages of important resources. Discover how economic analysis can revolutionise health policy and drive impactful change.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,830per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    12th out of 76 5

    27th out of 40 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    150 67%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    16th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    39th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 241
    165 68%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    14th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    24th

    9

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