Master of Health Economics
Overview
Gain an understanding of the complex economic issues in health administration and find innovative solutions to global health problems to make real and sustainable differences to people's lives.
The Master of Health Economics program is a joint initiative of UQ's School of Economics and School of Public Health. You'll work closely with leading academic staff from both schools.
Study can be tailored to suit your career path, with specialised electives in health financing, public economics, health systems and cost-effectiveness. You'll also have the option to complete an original research thesis.
This 1.5 year full-time program will suit students who already have an education in economics, business or commerce, with the program designed to build on your advanced understanding of economic concepts.
Upon graduation, you'll have developed the tools to create change and solve problems in health policy and healthcare, so you can contribute to the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems in Australia or overseas.
Program highlights
- Train with academic and industry leaders who will prepare you to tackle some of the major issues facing global health.
- UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics
- Redefine your career by gaining comprehensive training in health economics – a speciality field in ever-increasing demand in Australia and internationally.
- Immerse yourself in a rewarding program that offers a diverse range of subjects and access the latest health economics research via UQ's Centre for the Business and Economics of Health.
- Enjoy an enriching study experience surrounded by people with common goals who will inspire and empower you to create change.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Research experience
- Peer-assisted study sessions
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Health Economics
- Economic Evaluation and Health
- Health Economics and Policy
- Introduction to Epidemiology
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Health policy analyst
- Health costing consultant
- Economic evaluation adviser
- Quality assurance consultant
- Health services administration officer
- Clinical trials project officer
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Health Economics Society
- Economic Society of Australia
- International Health Economics Association
“My study experience at UQ has been incredibly enriching. The staff are very helpful and I am constantly surrounded by people with common goals who inspire me to empower myself to create change.”
Diana KhannaGraduate, Master of Health Economics
“My study experience at UQ has been incredibly enriching. The staff are very helpful and I am constantly surrounded by people with common goals who inspire me to empower myself to create change.”
Diana KhannaGraduate, Master of Health Economics
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with a GPA of 4.5, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4.5.
Prerequisites
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with a GPA of 4.5, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4.5.
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English language requirements
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.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Health Economics are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $43,072
Indicative annual fee 2022
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Health Economics for the 2022 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
AUD $34,560
Indicative annual fee 2021
Fee information for 2022 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2021.
This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Health Economics at 2022 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Health Economics pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Health Economics is 5418.
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Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Health Economics is 5418.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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