MSc Health Economics

Develop a highly valued set of quantitative, theoretical and analytical competencies required to make key health and healthcare decisions. There is an increasing demand for health economics expertise in both developed and developing countries.Benefits of this course:
You will benefit from the Health Economics and Policy MSc by gaining and developing practical new skills and critical knowledge that directly relates to the workplace.Our department hosts the City Health Economics Centre (CHEC) and the London Health Economics Group (LHEG). Your studies will benefit from the output of both.Your analytical and modelling abilities will grow alongside an understanding of microeconomics principles applied to health and healthcare.We aim to ensure that you graduate with full confidence in your abilities as a health economist and how they provide real value to employers.
Who is this course for
If you are committed to finding a rewarding career as a health economist, this MSc programme can put you on the best track. It is designed for those with a background in economics who wish to specialise, but we also offer provision if you are new to economics.
Career:
This Health Economics and Policy MSc prepares you for a range of careers in areas such as economic consultancies, think-tanks, the pharmaceutical industry and governmental and non-governmental bodies.You can also progress to explore teaching and research positions at academic institutions.Our graduates have been recruited by companies including:Office of Health Economics (OHE)
NICE
Eli Lilly
Oxford Outcomes
Gallaher
IMS Health
IQVIA Health.
We can give you a strong foundation for further doctoral research in the field of health economics. Graduates have obtained PhDs from institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick.
Internships:
During the second term we invite companies to come to City and talk to our students about potential dissertation projects that can be done within Summer internships. We do not guarantee placements, but we put firms and students in touch, the selection process is entirely up to the company. About three quarters of our students get placements to write the dissertation.Upon the end of the placement some students are offered a job with the company. Organizations that regularly offer placements include IQVIA, Office of Health Economics, Takeda, Daiichi Sankyo, and FIECON.