University of Bristol

Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis (MSc)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Health Policy Analysis
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $48,200

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Careers:Government Managers - Health and Social Policy Development and Program Administration

Description:

Ranked 1st globally in THE subject rankings for research quality in clinical and health subjects ( THE 2025).

Health economics and health policy analysis can enable decision makers to improve resource use and service delivery across health and care systems. This MSc will enable you to apply economic and policy theory and practice for this purpose, and to a range of complex challenges facing the global community (for example inequalities, mental health, infectious disease, climate change, health and social care provision). The programme will teach you key concepts in economics and policy by drawing on real-world examples from international and UK contexts. This applied focus will ensure you are able to communicate and share economic and policy thinking and evidence with various audiences, including policymakers, academics, and the general public.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any subject. You will also need to demonstrate evidence of your numeracy skills through a quantitative unit/module at an upper second-class or above or an international equivalent. Examples of acceptable modules include: Statistics, Maths, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods, R/STATA/SPSS/SAS, Psychometrics, or Mechanics. UK medical degrees have an acceptable level of Mathematics.

     OR

     * GCSE / O-level Mathematics: Grade 7 or above (A/A+)

     * AS-level Mathematics: Grade B or higher

     * A-level Mathematics: Grade C or higher

     Acceptable subjects include Mathematics, Statistics, Pure Mathematics, or Further Mathematics.

     If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

     We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

     We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

     If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

     * evidence of significant, relevant work experience (minimum two years) in the following sectors/areas: Health, Pharmaceutical, Economist, Accountancy, Actuary.

     * a postgraduate qualification (merit or above).

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

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

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     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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