Note: Entry to the MSc Health Economics Practice is only via the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics Practice.
The MSc in Health Economics Practice is a full-time programme, 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 MSc 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 MSc 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 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the
Book of Modules, 2019/2020.
Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc Health Economics Practice (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of the MSc Health Economics Practice students should be able to: