Masters in Health Economics

Introduction

This Masters programme aims to equip economists to apply forms of economic theory, principles and techniques to the health sector. The main objectives of the programme are to develop an understanding of methods of financing and paying for health services and key health sector reforms, and to develop skills in selecting and applying appropriate tools for economic analysis in health care and health sector planning. It comprises a year of course work and a dissertation component. The Masters programme commences in late January.

Convenor

Dr John Ataguba (Lecturer at the HEU)

Collaborators

The HEU coordinates this programme, which is offered in collaboration with the School of Economics at UCT.

Target audience

Postgraduate students of economics

Course content

The course work includes the following modules:

• Quantitative Methods for Economists
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Quantitative methods for health economics
• Health policy and planning
• Theory and application of economic evaluation in health care
• The economics of health systems
• Microeconomics for the health sector
• Half dissertation

Admission requirements

An average of at least 65% in an Honours degree in Economics. Students who have not completed an acceptable four year degree in Economics, will be required to first complete the Honours in Economics degree.

Applications

Students must complete UCT applications forms. In addition, students must apply in writing before 31 October to the Graduate Administrator, School of Economics.

Funding opportunities

Click here for more information about general bursaries, scholarships and funding opportunities.

Further details

More details about the course are available from the School of Economics website.

Contact
Direct all course enquiries to the graduate administrator.