Applied Health Economics - PGDip at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The online Postgraduate Diploma Applied Health Economics is run with the collaborative partner Diploma MSc (Learna) and prepares health care professionals to get maximum value from finite budgets. It covers the principles, methodologies and processes of health economics in healthcare decision-making.

Duration: 1 year part-time (online) | Intake: March 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover Health Economic Decision Making and Health Technology Appraisal/Assessment; Principles of Obtaining Patient Access in Healthcare Systems; Health Economic Modelling and Analysis; Understanding the Use of Data in Health Technology Assessment; National and International Health Economic Decision Making; and Sub-National (regional, institutional) Health Economic Decision Making.

Career pathways

Intended to enhance professional skills and knowledge with direct application to the demands of students' working roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field such as a medical or nursing degree; registered healthcare professionals without these qualifications are considered individually and wide prior experience may be taken into account. Applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work to confirm postgraduate-level ability. Applications are made through Learna Ltd.

Intake: March 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time (online)

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