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The MSc by Research program equips students with valuable research competencies for careers in academia, healthcare institutions like the NHS, and private sector roles including consultancy and pharmaceutical industries. It serves as an ideal pathway for exceptional students with defined research objectives who wish to pursue independent study progressing to doctoral-level research.
This research-focused Master's program operates within the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), where students receive guidance from experienced researchers through comprehensive postgraduate supervision.
Established in 2001, CHEME ranks among the UK's premier health economics research centers. During the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, CHEME contributed to the university's top-performing unit, with 95% of research outputs recognized as world-leading or internationally excellent, placing the institution third nationally among 94 participating universities. CHEME conducts extensive research across diverse areas of health economics and medication assessment.
Career Prospects
The MRes (Health Economics) delivers outstanding research training within CHEME's vibrant multidisciplinary setting and the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research (BIHMR). This foundation prepares graduates for successful careers in health and social care research, with potential advancement to PhD studies, particularly in Public Health Economics. The program also enables students to investigate current health economics topics relevant to organizational environments within health and social care sectors.