PhD in Health Economics in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

The Health Economics Ph.D. program prepares scholars to conduct cutting-edge economic research addressing issues in healthcare systems and public health. This on-campus degree combines coursework from two departments: Economics (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) and Health Systems, Management & Policy (Colorado School of Public Health). The Economics curriculum provides strong foundations in economic theory and statistical analysis, while HSMP courses cover healthcare system operations, administrative data techniques, grant proposal development, and interdisciplinary research approaches.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Health Economics Ph.D. program will demonstrate:
Mastery of economic principles applied to healthcare systems, health-related behaviors, and health outcomes.
Knowledge of various healthcare market dynamics, including insurance, medical services, healthcare labor, and pharmaceutical markets.
Awareness of methodological challenges in establishing causal relationships using health data.
Ability to apply and create statistical/econometric models for policy analysis and recommendations.
Effective communication of theoretical and empirical findings to both specialist and general audiences.
While full-time students typically finish in 4 years, many complete the Health Economics Ph.D. within 5 years.