Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Microcredential, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Microcredential

70 days
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Learn the skills to understand how healthcare economics and the use of technology affect clinical outcomes and decision making with this Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Microcredential at University of Glasgow by FutureLearn.

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)

Academic requirements

GPA admission 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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    1044 USD/full
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  • National

    1044 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1044 USD for the full programme during 70 days.

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