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Master of Health Economics and Policy
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
2 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM112
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Master of Health Economics and Policy program is designed to provide specialisation in the related fields of health economics, health policy and health care management with a particular focus on international health systems. Graduates will develop the capacity to design health reform programs, analyse policy effectiveness, perform economic evaluations of health care interventions, and identify challenges for policy implementation and governance issues by combining management skills with a sound knowledge of economics and public health policies. The flexible structure of the course allows students to tailor their studies according to their educational background or career aspirations, focussing on the economic, health policy or management aspects of health care delivery and planning in countries at different stages of development.
For further information phone (08) 8303 4637 or contact the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.
- Program Structure
The program consists of course work comprising core courses in the areas of Health Economics and Policy, Economic Methods, Public Policy and Management, and electives in the areas above or other approved courses offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences or the Faculty of the Professions. Students with at least a Distinction average may also choose to complete a dissertation on a research project.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics may be granted credit towards the Master of Health Economics and Policy. - Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM112 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Applicants with a completed Bachelor of Economics or Graduate Certificate in Economics apply to SATAC code 3CM112. Applicants without a completed Bachelor or Graduate Certificate in Economics must apply for a packaged offer to SATAC code 3CM120 (Graduate Certificate in Economics PLUS Master of Health Economics and Policy). If successful, the Graduate Certificate in Economics must be completed before gaining entry to the Masters (courses undertaken for the Graduate Certificate in Economics will fully count towards the Master of Health Economics and Policy). All applicants must submit a written statement and Curriculum Vitae.Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or equivalent.Additional Entry Requirements
All applicants must send to the Discipline of Public Health within 5 working days after applying the following information: a written statement of 500 words (maximum) on their reasons for wishing to undertake the program and a Curriculum Vitae. The form for this information can be downloaded from the Discipline of Public Health website: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/teaching/postgraduate.htmlHow to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM112Apply to SATAC code 3CM120 for a packaged offer of Master of Health Economics and Policy AND Graduate Certificate in Economics. Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and AdmissionInternational applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyAssumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or equivalent. - Areas of Specialisation
The choice of electives allows students to tailor their program according to their educational background and career aspirations. In addition to a generalist track, there are three options for specialisation in health management, health technologies, or development economics. To fulfil the requirements for specialisation, students have to complete at least 3 prescribed courses (9 units) from one specialisation area.
The prescribed courses for the specialisation programs are:
Health Management
* Fundamentals of Leadership OR Management Optimising Human Performance
* Managerial Finance OR Accounting Essentials for Decision Making
* Marketing Management OR Marketing Principles
* Strategic Management OR Strategic Evaluation & Control Health Technologies* Health Technology Assessment
* Technology Project Management
* Entrepreneurship and Innovation OR Business and Project Creation
* Epidemiological Research MethodsDevelopment Economics
* Development Economics IIID OR Economic Development (H)
* International Finance (H) OR International Finance IV
* International Trade IIID OR International Trade IV
* International Economic History OR Economic Theory IIID - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Qualifying introductory courses (for those students without an Economics background) - Intermediate Microeconomics IID
- Intermediate Macroeconomics IID
- Intermediate Econometrics IID
- Development Economics IIID
Core Courses - Health Policy and Public Health Interventions
- Health Economics
- Health Economic Evaluation & Decision Making
- Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers
- Public Economics IIID
- Public Finance IIID
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID
Research - Students who have achieved a Distinction average have the option of writing a Health Economics and Policy Dissertation valued at 12 study units.
- Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find employment in Ministries of Health around the world, health insurance funds, the pharmaceutical industry, management consultancies, academia and international organisations. The program is ideal for professionals in mid-career health policy, planning and management roles or those who plan a career in these fields
Potential careers
Policy Adviser, Health Economist, Public Health Management
- Further Information
Visit www.health.adelaide.edu.au/publichealth/ for further information or contact the Discipline of Public Health on (08) 8303 4637.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011
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