MSc Health Economics and Econometrics

University of Birmingham

Course overview Health economists play a crucial role in driving evidence-based decision-making and shaping the future of care. Join our programme and gain specialised skills that are in high demand. Whether you're aiming for a career as a health economist in industry, the health service, or academia, this programme is tailored to help you make a real impact. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of health economics and advanced econometric techniques, learning how to apply them to solve economic and policy issues in healthcare. What makes this course different? Follow a more econometrics-based pathway in health economics and learn how to turn data into impactful solutions! Our programme is designed to equip you with the skills to effectively use, analyse, and interpret the large datasets now available in health systems. You’ll also gain insight into how this data relates to health and economic issues and policies. Gain advanced technical training in examining health issues from an economics perspective. Build your analytical ability to relate theories and research findings to employment experiences. Enhance your understanding of the role of health economics in healthcare decision-making.

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