Health Economics and Policy

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold the minimum of an upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in economics, or other relevant discipline with a significant quantitative content such as statistics, pharmacy, medicine and management. Qualifications and/or experience deemed by the University to be of an equivalent standard will be also considered.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The PhD in Health Economics and Policy provides opportunities to gain a deeper and more critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice. It provides opportunities for individuals looking for opportunities for further study, including those working within the field of health care, in the UK and internationally, to gain a deeper and more critical insight into practice, whether they are based within healthcare settings, industry, international organisations, local government, education, research, or management.This programme meets the needs of those wishing to enhance their research skills, develop their understanding of theory, policy and practice, and make an original contribution to knowledge development within their field, while at the same time fulfilling their existing responsibilities. The course is aimed at individuals based in international settings or in the UK. The programme is offered part-time and via blended/distance e-learning.