Note: Entry to the MA in Health Economics Practice is only via the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics Practice.

The MA in Health Economics Practice is a full-time programme, delivered on-line, running for 9-months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants should have passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics Practice with an aggregate of a minimum of 60% across all modules and successfully obtained a suitable work placement (arranged in conjunction with the School of Economics) to transfer to the MA in Health Economics Practice.

Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate eligible students through the work placement programme arranged by the School of Economics. However, as certain non-EU students may not be eligible to undertake work placement due to visa constraints, potential transferees from the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics Practice are advised to ensure visa eligibility before submitting an application for transfer. Applicants who obtain their own work placement, which is deemed suitable for the purpose of the experiential learning on the programme, as determined by the Programme Directors, may also be considered for the programme.

Part I of the MA in Health Economics Practice consists of modules to the value of 60 credits taken as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics Practice.

Part II
Students take 60 credits as follows:
EC6030 Health Economics in Practice (60 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Health Economics Practice (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of the MA in Health Economics Practice students should be able to:

• Apply economic decision making processes to issues in health economic practice.
• Analyse alternative organisational and market structures for financing and delivery/provision of health care.
• Appraise the role of incentives and risk in the behaviour of health care providers, payers and "patients".
• Critically interpret economic evaluations to enhance decision making.
• Apply interpersonal, communication and critical reasoning skills to enhance their personal and professional development, through the work placement programme.
• Identify problems and issues in health care sector in a working environment.
• Evaluate alternative solutions to these problems and issues and make recommendations thereon.
• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through the completion of a report and presentation thereof.