The University of Sheffield
Department of Economics

MSc Economics and Health Economics

This MSc programme is run jointly with the School of Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield. It is aimed at students who wish to pursue careers as applied economists in the health sector and at those who wish to continue with academic research.
The programme emphasises the development of the advanced analytical and technical capabilities required for applied economics, and how these skills can be used to address the important issues and problems involved in allocating resources in the health sector. This emphasis is achieved through first semester economics modules, followed by second semester development and application of these skills.

MSc Economics and Health Economics receives studentship funding offered by the National Institute for Health Research. The studentship is for full time UK students and covers the fees, and a standard research council stipend. More information is available at:
Content and Structure
Students are required to complete 8 taught modules over two semesters: in each semester students are required to take 4 modules which are examined at the end of each semester. In addition students are required to complete a dissertation. The award of an MSc Economics and Health Economics requires students to pass the examinations and the dissertation.

Semester 1 Core Modules
ECN6510 Microeconomic Analysis
ECN6540 Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
ECN6580 Health Economics
HAR6260 Economic Evaluation of Health
Semester 2 Core Modules
HAR694 Valuing the Benefits of Health Care
HAR6240 Research Methods in Health
ECN601 Applied Microeconometrics
Semester 2 Option Modules
ECN602 Applied Macroeconometrics
ECN6002 Development Finance
ECN6530 Mathematical Methods for Economics
ECN6650 Industrial Organisation