MPhil Health Economics at Bangor University

Programme overview

MPhil in Health Economics embedded in the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), supported by professional researchers within CHEME and the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research. Available full-time or part-time, on campus or by distance learning from within the UK or internationally.

Faculty: Health Sciences (Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation, CHEME) | Department: Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) | Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

A substantial piece of independent research in health economics and medicines evaluation, with topics linked to pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutical policy, methods of economic evaluation and health technology assessment, and public health economics. Assessed by a thesis of up to 60,000 words with a viva voce, in narrative or three-paper format.

Career pathways

Provides research-based training in a multidisciplinary environment at CHEME and the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research, a platform for careers in health and social care research, with potential progression to PhD in Public Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics, or exploring a contemporary health or social care topic relevant to organisational contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree class of 1st or 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject: social science (e.g. economics, psychology), quantitative science (e.g. mathematics, operational research) or medical (e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences). Mature candidates may be considered with relevant experience, strong references and a personal statement, usually with an interview. Applications must include a personal statement. English language: IELTS 6.5 on all components, or a specific English language country requirement. Admissions are on a rolling basis.

Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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