MSc Health Economics
Intro
Comprehensive training in the theory and practice of health economics. Gain experience and skills you need for a career in research and health service decision-making.
Health Economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and help people to live longer and healthier lives.
As a graduate of this degree, you will be ready to make a tangible impact in this developing field.
What are my next steps?
Places are available June 2025 and February 2026
If you have your results you can apply online for a place through our online application. Find out more about studying with us in our digital prospectus.
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Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree
2:1 or equivalent in Economics or a related discipline. You may also be considered if your degree is in related to Medicine, Pharmacy, or Nursing.
Other qualifications and experience
If you have been out of study for a while, or do not have a strong background in economics or mathematics and statistics but have other relevant qualifications or experience, you may be required to take the Summer Session in Economics and Quantitative Methods as a condition of your offer. Alternatively, the Session can also be taken as a stand-alone course.
Additional requirements
If you have been out of study for a while, or do not have a strong background in economics or mathematics and statistics but have other relevant qualifications or experience, you may be required to take the Summer Session in Economics and Quantitative Methods as a condition of your offer. Alternatively, the Session can also be taken as a stand-alone course.
English language
If English is not your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
If you have not met our English language requirements
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you have accepted your offer to study at York, we will confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via info@ox-edu.co.uk OR exec.edu@ox-edu.co.uk.
Course Content
You will study core components, supplemented by a choice of option modules, to gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of health economics.
Accredited by two professional bodies, with exemptions from professional qualifications.
Modules
Core modules
You will take core modules which will include:
Advanced Microeconomics OR Applied Microeconomics
Econometrics OR Statistics and Econometrics
Evaluation of Health Care
Economics of Heath and Health Care
Evaluation of Health Policy OR Decision Modelling for Health Economic Evaluation
Option modules
You will also study one option module. Examples from previous years have included:
Evaluation of Health Policy (if not taken as a core module)
Decision Modelling for Health Economic Evaluation (if not taken as a core module)
Topics in Development Economics
Public Economics
Time Series Econometrics
Money, Banking and Corporate Finance
Macro Finance
Design and Analysis of Mechanisms and Institutions
Advanced Macroeconomics
Potential Careers
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPAs provide auditing, tax, and consulting services to individuals and businesses, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Financial Analyst
Financial analysts evaluate financial data, trends, and investment opportunities to provide recommendations for businesses and individuals on how to maximize financial performance.
Economist
Economists analyze data, conduct research, and develop economic policies to understand market trends and guide decision-making in both the public and private sectors.
Investment Banker
Investment bankers assist companies and governments in raising capital by underwriting and issuing securities, as well as providing strategic financial advisory services.
Fees and Costs
The tuition fee shown is for one year only. Tuition fees increase every year in the majority of cases. You should take this annual tuition fee increase into consideration when you estimate your fees for a degree.
Undergraduate
Duration: 3 Years
Application Fee: $150 (On application)
ICT/Library: $150 Per year
Student Assoc: $10 Per year
Annual Fee: $5,850
Masters
Duration: 1.8 Years
Application Fee: $150 (On application)
ICT/Library: $175 Per year
Student Assoc: $10 Per year
Annual Fee: $5,450
PhD/ Doctorate
Duration: 3 Years
Application Fee: $150 (On application)
ICT/Library: $175 Per year
Student Assoc: $10 Per year
Annual Fee: $6,250
Stay In Touch
If you have a question about this course, our enquiries team will be happy to help.
Contact Information
Visit Us: 3 Bauhinia Str Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa, 0046
Phone: +27 (0) 12 004 0028 OR +27 (0) 72 573 8221
Email: info@ox-edu.co.uk OR exec.edu@ox-edu.co.uk
