Bangor,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health Economics in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University
Bangor University
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Bangor United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,750
(c. USD24,989.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program equips students with research competencies valuable for careers in academia, healthcare institutions, and private sector roles including consulting and pharmaceutical industries. It offers a specialized pathway for exceptional students with defined research objectives who are prepared to undertake independent doctoral-level investigation.
This program operates within the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), where students receive mentorship from experienced researchers. Established in 2001, CHEME ranks among the UK's premier health economics research centers. During the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, CHEME's contributions helped secure the university's top-rated assessment unit, with 95% of research outputs classified as world-leading or internationally excellent, placing the institution third nationally among 94 participating universities. CHEME engages extensively across diverse health economics and pharmaceutical research domains.
Career Prospects
The Health Economics PhD delivers rigorous research training within CHEME's vibrant multidisciplinary setting and the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research (BIHMR). This foundation prepares graduates for advanced research careers in health and social care, particularly in Public Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics. The program also enables exploration of current health economics topics relevant to organizational environments within healthcare systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of Bachelor degree class of 1st or 2:1 or equivalent, in a relevant subject:
Social science e.g. economics, psychology
Quantitative science e.g. mathematics, operational research
Medical e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences
Admission by Experience: Mature student status
A candidate may be considered for acceptance provided that they have relevant experience and have strong references and personal statement. Usually, under such circumstances, the candidate would be invited for an interview where circumstances allowed (e.g. face-to-face, Skype, telephone).
IELTS - 6.5 (6.0), TOEFL iBT - 85 overall, (L-20, R-20, S-20,W-22)
Social science e.g. economics, psychology
Quantitative science e.g. mathematics, operational research
Medical e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences
Admission by Experience: Mature student status
A candidate may be considered for acceptance provided that they have relevant experience and have strong references and personal statement. Usually, under such circumstances, the candidate would be invited for an interview where circumstances allowed (e.g. face-to-face, Skype, telephone).
IELTS - 6.5 (6.0), TOEFL iBT - 85 overall, (L-20, R-20, S-20,W-22)
Tuition
GBP
18,750