MSc Health Economics and Econometrics

at University of Birmingham

• The course covers core topics in health economics, such as economic evaluation in healthcare, the economics of health behavior, and the financing and organisation of healthcare systems. 
• Students develop expertise in econometric methods and their application to health economics through modules like advanced econometrics and econometric modeling.
•  Optional modules allow specialisation in areas like health technology assessment, risk and decision modeling, and global health economics. 
• Research methods training equips students with the skills necessary for their dissertation project.
•  Additionally, the course includes a module on transferable skills, enhancing employability.

Course Modules

• Microeconomics (Department of Economics)
• Econometrics (Department of Economics)
• Introduction to Health Economics
• Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
• Modelling for Health Economics

Important Dates

The educational institution initiates its application process ahead of the enrollment period, advising prospective students to gather all required documents in advance. Students are encouraged to stay vigilant by regularly monitoring the website for announcements regarding the commencement of applications. Additionally, leveraging the assistance of UniScholars can assist students in efficiently kickstarting their application process.

• The academic institution takes into consideration candidates who have completed their Indian Standard XII for enrollment into the first year of its undergraduate degree programmes. 
• For those who have secured an A*AA grade, the criteria is 90% from the ISC, CBSE, and Maharashtra board examinations, or 85% from the West Bengal board examinations, or 95% from other state board examinations. Students who have obtained an AAA grade must have achieved 85% from the ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra board, or 80% from the West Bengal board, or 90% from other state board examinations. 
• Applicants with an AAB grade are required to have scored 80% from the ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra board, or 75% from the West Bengal board, or 85% from other state board examinations. 
• Those who have secured ABB/BBB grades need a minimum of 75% from the ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra, and West Bengal board examinations or 80% from other state board examinations.
•  Regarding language proficiency, the university mandates an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual component score below 5.5 or an equivalent proficiency level.

The cost of studying at University of Birmingham varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £23,310 annually, to study in University of Birmingham.

Graduates from this programme are well-positioned for careers in various sectors, including healthcare providers, government agencies, research organisations, and consulting firms. They can pursue roles such as health economists, policy analysts, healthcare consultants, and health researchers. The combination of economic theory, quantitative skills, and healthcare knowledge makes them valuable assets in industries where data-driven decision-making and resource allocation are crucial.