The Health Economics for Health Professionals Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Aberdeen is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to master economic evaluation and policy analysis to enhance health system efficiency and effectiveness. You will explore foundational economic concepts relevant to health, delve into methods for economic evaluation of health interventions, and examine the economics of health behaviours and healthcare systems. This online, full-time programme provides a crucial academic foundation for those aiming to improve their analytical capabilities and contribute more effectively to healthcare decision-making. You will engage with core principles of health economics and applied research methods.
Studied online over 20 months, this postgraduate diploma offers a flexible learning mode that allows you to balance your studies with your professional commitments. You will explore compulsory modules such as "Introduction to economics and health economics" and "Economic evaluation – principles and frameworks," alongside optional courses like "Economics of health behaviour" and "Health care systems and policy." You will develop expertise in areas like applied statistics and research design, graduating with enhanced skills to critically assess health interventions and policies, preparing you for advanced roles in health management and policy analysis.