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Overview
Key facts
Global healthcare is in the midst of a historic transition. Since the United Nations’ official adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, global spending on healthcare has grown significantly, reaching 10 per cent of global GDP by 2017. In the same period, low-income countries spent $41 per capita on health, compared to $2,937 in high-income countries*.
On London School of Economics and Political Science's Health Economics and Policy online certificate course, you’ll use economic principles and how they relate to healthcare to explore the challenges facing the industry. You’ll also engage with policy proposals designed to address inequality in the system. Alongside mechanisms such as supply and demand, you’ll gain insight into healthcare financing systems and universal health coverage, and will explore the complexities of the healthcare labour market. Finally, you’ll develop a balanced view of health and social justice, allowing you to assess the inequalities and social determinants of health, and make justifiable decisions regarding fairness in the system.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Economic principles applied to healthcare
- Health financing systems
- The healthcare labour market
- Paying healthcare providers
- The market for pharmaceuticals
- Health and social justice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Health Sciences Public Policy View 36 other Short Courses in Public Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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.
Other requirements
General requirements
Any professional engaged in policy formation, analysis, and advocacy. The skills it teaches are applicable to those working in the healthcare sector globally. This includes social scientists, public health specialists, medical and allied staff, as well as policy analysts, whether working in health agencies, governments, or NGOs.
Finance and economics professionals, who will gain insight into the economic challenges facing the healthcare sector. These professionals will benefit from new perspectives on the economic implications of health insurance financing systems, as well as the financial needs of the healthcare workforce.
Tuition Fee
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
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