MSc Health Economics and Policy at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Deepen your understanding of health economics theory, research and practice in this flexible, part-time master’s programme which is taught predominantly online. The field of health economics and policy is critical to addressing global healthcare challenges. Using economic principles, experts can provide research, evidence, strategies and tools to support effective healthcare management – from finance to supply chain management, and from efficiency gains to combatting inequalities.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Division of Health Research | Duration: Part time 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Applied Health Economics, Data Analysis, Health Economics: principles and practice. Year 2 core modules: Dissertation (Health Economics), Systematic Approaches to Literature Reviews and Evidence Synthesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in economics, or other relevant discipline with a significant quantitative content such as statistics, pharmacy, medicine and management. Additional requirements: The department plans to interview all eligible applicants. The application deadline for this programme is the 28th July. Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are submitted by this date. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,250 a year (2027/28). Part-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2027/28). Part-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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