Master of Health Economics in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland | Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 50,560
(c. USD35,654.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Develop expertise in tackling intricate economic challenges within healthcare management and devise creative approaches to worldwide health concerns, enabling meaningful and lasting improvements in people's well-being. The Master of Health Economics program is a collaborative effort between UQ's School of Economics and School of Public Health. You'll engage directly with distinguished faculty members from both disciplines. The curriculum offers flexibility to align with your professional goals, featuring focused electives in healthcare funding, public sector economics, health system design, and economic evaluation. You may also choose to undertake an independent research project. This 24-month program is particularly suited for graduates or medical practitioners without prior economics training, as foundational courses establish essential knowledge in economic theory and public health fundamentals. Graduates will acquire the analytical skills to drive policy reform and address healthcare challenges, positioning them to enhance the enduring viability of medical systems both in Australia and internationally.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, or a Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

Tuition AUD 50,560

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