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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Health Economics and Health Policy MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Health Economics and Health Policy MSc / PGDip / PGCert

MSc / PGDip / PGCertPostgraduateHealth Sciences
Part Time Available

Course Highlights

  • Learn how healthcare resources are allocated — and how allocation can be improved.
  • No first degree in economics required.
  • Study at a university ranked among the world's top 60 for Medicine (QS 2026).
  • Taught by industry-leading experts bringing real-world experience to the classroom.

What You'll Study

Taught through lectures, seminars and computer-lab sessions, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, exams and a final dissertation.

Compulsory modules

Six core taught modules (120 credits) across health economics, evaluation, statistics and policy.

  • Introduction to Health Economics20 credits
  • Economic Evaluation in Health Care20 credits
  • Statistics for Health Economics20 credits
  • Research Methods for Health Economics20 credits
  • Modelling for Health Economics20 credits
  • Policy and Economics of Healthcare Delivery20 credits

Dissertation

An independent research dissertation (60 credits).

  • Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:1 honours degree (a 2:2 with relevant work experience may be considered). No first degree in economics is required.
English: IELTS 6.5 (with no band below 6.0), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into roles such as Health Economist, Senior Associate, Research Fellow and Public Health Manager, at organisations including AstraZeneca, the NHS, MSD and Gavi.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc) / Postgraduate Diploma

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:1 honours degree

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

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