International Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics

Overview

 More than three quarters of your fellow students will come from abroad – and this very much leaves its mark on our course. Here, you will develop a set of skills that will equip you for the global challenges expected to face a graduate of health economics. 

Alongside internationality and interdisciplinarity, this Master’s program includes a large practical component. You will spend six months working at a company as part of your internship.

The International Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics program at Hochschule Fresenius University Of Applied Sciences is known and loved by specialists in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector around the world and is ideal for natural scientists looking for a change of career. Become an expert in licensing processes and pricing. Gain the necessary qualifications for more senior roles at public authorities, institutes, or companies in the industry. 

At around 75%, the proportion of international students is a defining characteristic of the study program. You will not only acquire the skills to meet the international requirements for qualified health economists, but also familiarize yourself with healthcare systems from many cultural areas and benefit from an intensive exchange of ideas with your fellow students.

Career

With expertise in pharmacoeconomics and health economics, as well as methodological and strategic capabilities and an excellent knowledge of English, you will lay the foundations for your career in an international environment. Potential future positions include:

• Health Economics Specialist: Prepare cost-benefit analyses, develop studies, and formulate draft healthcare policies.
• International Market Access Manager: Prepare market strategies for various countries and operate at the interface between global market access and local market access.
• Pricing Manager: Set pricing for drugs and medical devices, monitor competitors, and take account of regional market conditions and legislation.
• Payer Relations Manager: Determine a product’s added value and defend it against different market players.
• Regulatory Affairs Expert: Assume responsibility for all regulatory matters.

Accreditation

This study program is recognized and accredited by the state.