Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time

or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD086

CRICOS 075811M

Advance your career in a growing field

Health economists apply economic principles to improve society and its healthcare systems.

What influences the health of populations? How best can we manage and allocate resources to improve wellbeing?

What will you do?

Our graduate diploma is the only one in Australia to offer courses in both mainstream economic theory and practice and health economics. You will:

• complete four economics courses, two specific to health
• choose two public health elective based on your interests
• benefit from small group learning
• be supervised by internationally renowned and highly experienced health economists
• build a broad foundation in key economic principles and methods
• develop practical skills and apply your learning to real-world problems
• understand public health policy in depth.

Our flexible and modern teaching structure provides options for completing the diploma online.   

Where could it take you?

You might progress to further study with the Master of Health Economics and Policy. You could end up working alongside a biotechnology company as a consultant. You might advise on healthcare policy. Perhaps you’ll evaluate product cost-effectiveness for a pharmaceutical group or analyse data from clinical trials.

• Entry Requirements

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  Admissions information

  SATAC Code	3GD086
  Intake	February and July
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Graduate Entry	A completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

  How to Apply

  SATAC Code: 3GD086

  Application - Apply via SATAC now!

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Admissions information

  CRICOS	075811M
  Intake	February and July

  Selection Criteria

  English Language Requirements

  Australian Year 12	Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
  English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide	IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
  	TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
  	Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
  	Cambridge Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
  Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements	A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

  Academic Entry Requirements

  Tertiary Qualifications	Bachelor degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  Application information for international students

  Important application deadlines for international students

• Fees and Scholarships

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  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

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  Annual tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $25,000

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Annual tuition fees

  International student place: $36,500

  Scholarships

  These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

  Find a Scholarship.

• Careers

  Career Readiness

  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.

  The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

  Graduate Attributes

  The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  Potential careers

  Policy Adviser, Public Health Management, Health Economist

• Degree Structure

  Students complete a minimum of two Public Health courses (6 units) and four Economics courses (12 units).
  

  Academic Program Rules

  The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

  Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

  Example Study Plan

  Indicative study plan

  Year 1	S1	PUB HLTH 7082 Health Economic Evaluation and Decision Making	Public Health or Economics Elective *	Public Health or Economics Elective *	Public Health or Economics Elective *
  	S2	PUB HLTH 7081 Health Economics	Public Health or Economics Elective *	Public Health or Economics Elective *	Public Health or Economics Elective *

  
  * Students must choose a minimum of two Public Health Courses (6 units) and four Economics Courses (12 units) as listed below:
  
  
  

  Electives - Select up to 4 courses from the following:
  ECON 7001 Econometrics PG ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics A IID ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Economics PG ECON 7032 Public Economics PG ECON 7036 International Trade and Investment Policy IID ECON 7044 International Finance PG ECON 7051 Intermediate Econometrics IID* ECON 7052 East Asian Economies IID ECON 7058 Development Economics PG ECON 7062 Game Theory PG ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID* ECON 7072 International Trade PG ECON 7075 Intermediate Mathematical Economics IID* ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets PG ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID* ECON 7216 Economic Statistical Theory IID* ECON 7217 Intermediate Microeconomics B IID ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers ECON 7222 Economics for Public Policy ECON 7221 The Economics of Climate Change ECON 7228 Thinking Strategically IID ECON 7233 Managerial Economics IIID
  Electives - Select up to 2 courses from the following:
  PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health PUB HLTH 7074 Introduction to Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7104 Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7075 Introduction to Epidemiology PUB HLTH 7147 Health Technology Assessment PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions

  * These courses are available for students with an appropriate level of mathematical and statistical background.

  Assessment

  Exams, presentations and written assignments.

• Related Degrees

  • Graduate Certificate in Health Economics
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics
  • Master of  Health Economics and Policy

• Further Information

  Further enquiries
  Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

  The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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