Graduate Coursework Programs
Health Economics/Economic Evaluation
Students specialising in Economic Evaluation will learn to appreciate when an economic evaluation might be needed, the types of economic appraisal that are available, together with their strengths and limitations. Students will appreciate how “economic evaluation” differs from other forms of evaluation; the steps involved in conducting an economic evaluation; and the key issues of protocol design. Through practical case studies students will be able to distinguish a “good” study from a “poor” study; understand the various factors that may impact on how economic evaluation is received by managers, together with other possible stakeholders. Students will be introduced to the links between economic evaluation and priority setting/health service planning.
Students may usefully combine Economic Evaluation with subjects in Epidemiology (the evidence base for economic appraisal) and Program Evaluation (complementary form of appraisal).
Graduates wishing to follow a program in Health Economics/Economic Evaluation can choose the following option:
Master of Public Health - with a specialisation in Health Economics/Economic Evaluation.