PhD Health Economics at Bangor University

PhD in Health Economics embedded in the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), founded in 2001, 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: 3 years full-time, 5 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 100,000 words with a viva voce, in narrative or four-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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