MSc Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name
 

• Concepts in the economics and policy of health and care
• Qualitative and survey design methods for health economics and policy analysis
• Quantitative methods for economic evaluation and health policy analysis
• Economics & Policy of Health & Care: the UK in a global setting
• Economics & Policy of Health & Care: global health challenges
• Economic modelling for healthcare decision-making
• Dissertation

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent). Competence in mathematics must be demonstrated, with at least an A in GCSE Mathematics or preferably a C or above in A-level Mathematics or equivalent university-level experience.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £10,300

Overseas: full-time £22,800

This MSc will enable you to work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to implement tasks at the level of a professional health economist/policy analyst/health economic modeller. Skills and knowledge in health economics and health policy analysis are in high demand both nationally and internationally. Consequently, this is an area with high employment potential across a range of settings including government, health and care services, research and academia, the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, not-for-profit organisations and consultancy services.