Overview

The MSc Health Economics at the University of Birmingham Dubai focuses on the economic analysis of health care, health policy, and resource allocation. Students learn how economic principles and quantitative methods are used to evaluate health interventions, inform policy decisions, and improve the efficiency of health systems.

The curriculum covers key topics including microeconomics for health, health care markets, economic evaluation methods, cost-effectiveness analysis, and health policy analysis. Students develop skills in data analysis, modelling health outcomes, and interpreting evidence to support better health care planning and policy formulation.

Teaching includes lectures, seminars, case studies, and applied projects that encourage critical thinking and practical application of health economics tools. Assessment methods include analytical reports, research projects, presentations, and examinations that reflect real-world challenges in health services research and policy analysis. Graduates are prepared for careers in health economics, policy analysis, health care consulting, research institutions, and public sector organisations.

Programme Structure

The MSc Health Economics programme covers microeconomics in health, health care markets, economic evaluation techniques, cost-effectiveness analysis, and health policy analysis. Students engage in data analysis, modelling exercises, case studies, and applied projects that build practical understanding. Assessment includes analytical reports, research tasks, presentations, and examinations that demonstrate applied knowledge of health economics principles.

Key information

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 11 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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