Master of Public Health - Health Economic Evaluation

The Master of Public Health in Health Economic Evaluation specialisation provides students with knowledge and skills in the principles of the economic evaluation of healthcare programs. Health economic evaluation provides an important tool to help decision makers obtain value for money in healthcare spending choices.The specialisation is aimed at public health students and professionals interested in learning the skills required to apply andor understand health economic evaluations in their future careers and those wishing to begin the transition to a career in heath economics in the healthcare sector.

There are two pathways for entry and a third exceptional pathway. These include:Pathway 1Applicants must have both:a) A three year undergraduate degree in any field of studyb) Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (see list below)**. The professional experience may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD.Pathway 2Applicants must have at least one of the following:a) An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study (see list below)*b) Postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study (see list below)*Pathway 3In exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered for entry when they have extensive professional health or public health experience but do not hold a relevant degree qualification. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.