Overview

The MSc Health Economics and Decision Science from UCL combines health economics, the study of how we can use limited resources to improve the health of the population, with decision science, the practice of using evidence-based results to improve decision-making processes and policies.

This course integrates economics, public health, epidemiology, mathematical modelling and statistics to address inequalities in resources and healthcare globally. Taught by UCL’s leading experts, you will develop an advanced expertise in health economics, enabling you to work at the intersection of economics, healthcare and policy.

The course is skills-based offering flexibility to work across countries, sectors, and career paths. You will be taught how to apply advanced quantitative methods to tackle ongoing global challenges, including the effects on health indicators of climate change, technological innovation, population ageing, and growing social inequalities, while gaining expertise in the evaluation of health and social policies and the assessment of new health technologies.

Employability

Thanks to our strong links with industry and academia, and the high demand for skills in this area, graduates from this course are highly sought after. You could take your skills into the pharmaceutical industry, government, international organisations, think tanks, consultancies or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Systems in a Global Context
Economic Evaluation in Health Care
Medical Statistics
Econometrics for Health
Microeconomics for Health
Modelling for Decision Science
Bayesian Methods in Health Economics
Health Economics
The Social Determinants of Global Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field such as epidemiology, engineering, or physics. Candidates with a background in medicine or allied health and social sciences may be considered if they can demonstrate quantitative proficiency in mathematics and/or statistics at the degree level, or through research and/or working experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35400 GBP / year

≈ 35400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time per year:

UK: £9,650
International: £17,700

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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