Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (Online) University of Glasgow

Overview

The Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (Online) programme offered by University of Glasgow  will enable you to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology in order to prioritise its use and better prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.

Career prospects

Health Economics & Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) are growing in importance internationally and there is increasing demand for employees with relevant skills. Individuals in the fields of HE and HTA inform decision making by ensuring that healthcare providers understand the impacts of new medical innovations and technologies.

Graduates are well equipped with qualitative and quantitative research skills which are ideal for jobs in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and government information services/statistical agencies.

Potential employers and roles:

• Academic/research centres or universities undertake HE and HTA research projects funded by agencies, national research bodies or health technology companies to support reimbursement or develop HE and HTA methods.

• Private industry, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and health insurance companies, design and undertake evaluations (effectiveness and/or cost-effectiveness) for presentation to reimbursement agencies in support of health economics and health technology products.

• Local or national government agencies, regulators, health service providers or international health organisations (e.g. WHO) commission and review assessments submitted to support reimbursement of health technologies; undertake systematic reviews, evidence synthesis and evaluations to focus and direct health care policy; evaluate policy and programmes previously funded.

• National or international consultancy companies undertake HE and HTA projects for governments, agencies or industry clients.

Examples of job positions include:

• public health officer

• senior finance manager (NHS)

• freedom of information analyst (NHS)

• local health board co-ordinator (NHS)

• heath services researcher (NHS)

• research assistant.