PhD Health Economics in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Health economics plays a fundamental role in driving innovation, evaluating health technologies, setting priorities, and managing budgets across the UK NHS and global healthcare systems. Pursuing a PhD or MPhil in Health Economics at the Swansea Centre for Health Economics (SCHE) provides an exceptional chance to contribute original research to the advancement and practical application of health economics and outcomes studies addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Our MSc by Research in Health Economics program delivers adaptable, research-focused learning, ideal for students seeking to manage professional, personal, and academic responsibilities simultaneously.
You'll acquire essential health economics methodologies and analytical techniques to conduct independent research, backed by personalized supervision and training. This may involve building expertise in epidemiological applications, quantitative research methods, routine data analysis, and employing health economic evaluation within health technology assessments, public health initiatives, and healthcare service evaluations. Additionally, we specialize in priority-setting methodologies and the development, implementation, and analysis of patient-reported outcome measures.