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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Health Economics and Policy

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Health Economics and Policy at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year part-time structure. The PhD in Health Economics and Policy meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities. The programme is offered part-time and combines online teaching and learning with an optional face-to-face autumn Academy held at our Lancaster campus. This online programme is suitable for both UK-based and international students working in healthcare settings, pharmaceutical companies, international organisations, local and central governme... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Systematic reviews
Research philosophy
Research design and practical research ethics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
18%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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  • For postgraduate study
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Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Health Economics and Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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