How do I become qualified in health economics?
| Course | Institution | Degree Title | Typical Duration | Health economics subjects | Core Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Macquarie | Bachelor of Economics - BEc and BEc(Hons) | 3 years (BEc) 4 years (BEcHons) | ECON312: Health Economics (BEc and BEc Hons) Honours thesis | Application of microeconomics to health. Knowledge of Australian and International health institutions and practice Directed research of existing policies and issues in health economics. |
| UNSW | Bachelor of Economics (Honours) - BEc(Hons) | 4 years | ECON6307: The Economics of Health and Medical Care (not available to those doing a BEc without honours) Honours thesis | Ability to apply economic methods and carry out basic techniques in economic evaluation Directed research of existing policies and issues in health economics | |
| Coursework Master of Economics | UNSW and USYD* | Master of Economics - MEc | 1 year | ECON6307: The Economics of Health and Medical Care ECON6308: Policy Evaluation Methods (New course starting in 2006) | Ability to read professional studies and conduct independent research of topics in health economics using existing methodologies |
| Macquarie | Master of Economics - MEc | 1 year | Masters research unit in health economics | Independent research of topics in health economics using existing methodologies | |
| Master of Business Administration (Health submajor) | UTS (CHERE) | Master of Business Administration - MBA | 1 year | Introductory Health Economics Health Funding Policy and Resource Management | Broad understanding of the economics of health and health care. Ability to apply analytical economics skills to problems of resource allocation and policy development in the health system. Understanding of the macro environment in which health funding policy is made and the micro environment in which scarce resources need to be allocated. |
| PhD | UNSW , USYD, UTS and Macquarie | Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | 4 years (minimum of 3 years) | Thesis Specialist PhD coursework training in health economics available at UNSW and UTS | Original and independent study of topics in health economics including the development of new approaches and techniques PhD coursework will be tailored to the individual student's needs, building on existing courses offered |
| Note: UNSW and USYD have an arrangement so that USYD Master of Economics students can take the health economics courses offered at UNSW | |||||
Who can I contact for more information about enrolling in health economics courses?
You need to contact the enrolment office at the Institution you are interested in attending and they will direct you to the appropriate person
