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Overview
As healthcare systems around the world grapple with an unprecedented strain on resources and equipment, health economics and health technology assessment is in the spotlight like never before – and is certain to be a burgeoning field of employment in years to come.
Being able to fully understand the different factors behind the economics of healthcare – and how technology can affect clinical outcomes – is crucial to managing or participating in large-scale healthcare projects or organisations. Having the skills to critically access and discuss these issues can set your CV apart.
On this Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Microcredential at University of Glasgow by FutureLearn, you’ll explore practical case studies with experts in the field. You’ll learn how to critically discuss the key concepts of health economics – including the healthcare market, and clinical outcomes – and how to examine the core issues of health technology assessment, including the stakeholders involved, outputs, assessment, and impact.
What skills will you learn?
Task-based and directed learning
Critical appraisal
Critical reflection
Team working
Presentational
Self-motivational
Programme Structure
Microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. Your microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential, and some also offer academic credit to use towards a degree.
Courses include:
- What is Health Economics?
- What is Health Technology Assessment?
- The Health Minister’s Dilemma
- Exploring the Relationship Between Health Economics (HE) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 70 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Economics Health Sciences Engineering Management View 7 other Short Courses in Engineering Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To join this microcredential, you will need at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant quantitative subject (ie. economics, mathematics, statistics, medicine, pharmacy, epidemiology, or health services research) from a recognised institution.
Consideration may be given to those with a relevant professional qualification who have experience in the field of health economics and/or health technology assessment.
This course would appeal to anyone interested in undertaking research projects funded by HTA agencies, national research bodies, or health technology companies.
Tuition Fee
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International
1044 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1044 USD for the full programme during 70 days. -
National
1044 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1044 USD for the full programme during 70 days.
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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