MSc Studentships available

8 May 2012

APPLICATION FOR THE 2012/2013 INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2013/14 INTAKE WILL BE ANNOUNCED HERE.

The MSc Economics & Health Economics at the University of Sheffield is taught jointly by the Department of Economics and the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR).

Health economics is a growing area in public policy, in academia, and in the private sector, with a national shortage of qualified specialists at post graduate level.

The course has been offered 4 UK studentships from 2011/12 for 3 years funded by the National Institute for Health Research.

What is the MSc course about?

What is the MSc course about?
This is a one-year masters level degree in health economics, aimed at those who wish to pursue careers as applied economists in the health sector, and at those who wish to continue with academic research.
Candidates must have a strong background in undergraduate level economics.

Further details of the degree are available at:

www.shef.ac.uk/economics/prospectivetpg/courses/msc_economics_health.html

The MSc Economics & Health Economics at the University of Sheffield has formal postgraduate training recognition from the Economic and Social Research Council.

For those who are interested, there may be opportunities for PhD funding at the Department of Economics and at ScHARR after the completion of the MSc.

What does the studentship cover?

The studentship consists of a stipend and home student fees. The figures are £13,590 and £4,400 respectively for 2011/12, and these will be revised for later years.

Who can apply?

The studentship is available for UK students only.

How do I apply?

Please apply for a place on the course via the usual route:

www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/apply/

Please indicate clearly under item on Fees and Funding Status of your application form that you would like to apply for the NIHR studentship.

APPLICATION FOR THE 2012/2013 INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED.

How can I find out more?

If you are interested, please contact Aki Tsuchiya.

email : email : a.tsuchiya@sheffield.ac.uk

22 August 2011