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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.
Programme Structure
Courses included
- Economics and Pharmacoeconomics
- Research and Statistical Skills
- Global Health Product Development and Regulations
- Economic Evaluation and Modeling Techniques
- Ethical Resource Allocation
- Healthcare Systems and Health Policy
- Strategic Management, Market Strategies, and Market Access
- International HTA Processes, Pricing, and Reimbursement
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Marketing Pharmacy Health Administration View 35 other Masters in Marketing in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- In order to be admitted to this Master’s program at Hochschule Fresenius, you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 credit points (or equivalent).
- The final grade for the Bachelor’s degree must be equivalent to a grade of 2.7 or better under the German university system. In the case of a lower grade point average, your aptitude for the study program can be demonstrated in a separate admissions interview or as part of an admissions test.
- Your first degree should demonstrate a background in natural sciences, such as pharmacy, medicine, chemistry, biology, or nutrition.
- Degrees in health economics, economics, medical technology, mathematics, or statistics will also be accepted.
Tuition Fee
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International
880 EUR/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 880 EUR per module during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
880 EUR/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 880 EUR per module during 24 months.
880€ monthly + 70,00 € for non-EU applicants
Living costs for Wiesbaden
750 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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