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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Health Economics and Health Policy

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,500Per Year (Intl)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the PgDip Health Economics and Health Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Across the world, healthcare systems face the challenge of meeting vast patient needs with limited resources. Enter health economics—a vital and rapidly growing field that drives intelligent decision-making and shapes impactful policies. This course is your gateway to mastering the most crucial aspects of health economics and health policy. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional, a manager looking to make a bigger impact, or a recent graduate eager to jumpstart your career, this course will immerse you in the vital issues shaping the future of healthcare. International tuition fees are £7,500 per year, home/UK fees are £11,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Health Economics Foundations
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
Health Policy Analysis and Development
Resource Allocation and Priority Setting
Health Systems and Service Management
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
Applied Health Economics Project
Global Health Policy Frameworks
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 Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,500

Home Student Fee

£11,250

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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