MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy

At University of Birmingham Dubai, the MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy goes beyond lectures to help you build practical, career-ready skills you’ll use from day one in policy, health services, or consultancy work. You’ll learn through real-world applications of health economic tools and research methods, working with data and case studies that reflect the complexities of global health systems, supported by Birmingham’s strong academic infrastructure and resources:

Here’s how experiential learning is embedded into this programme:

• Applied Health Economics Tools: You’ll use economic modelling techniques and economic evaluation tools in assignments and projects, giving you hands-on experience with the methodologies used in cost-effectiveness and health policy analysis.

• Research-Driven Dissertation: The programme culminates in an independent research project/dissertation, allowing you to apply health economics theory and quantitative analysis to a real healthcare problem under faculty supervision.

• Interactive Data & Modelling Exercises: Throughout your modules — including Modelling for Health Economics and Economic Evaluation in Health Care — you’ll engage with data analysis and simulation exercises that mirror professional health economic analysis.

• Group Projects & Case Studies: Many modules incorporate group work and case studies that simulate policy-making scenarios and cross-country health system comparisons, helping you build teamwork and communication skills.

• Library & Digital Research Resources: You have access to the University of Birmingham Dubai’s library services and Birmingham UK e-resources, including journals, datasets, and research outlets that support your coursework and dissertation.

• Support from Health Economics Research Networks: Being part of the University of Birmingham’s global academic network gives you opportunities to connect with research groups, seminars, and learning events that enrich your understanding beyond the classroom.

Graduates of the MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy at University of Birmingham Dubai are uniquely positioned to build impactful careers where analytical insight meets health policy and planning. Roles you could step into include Health Economist, Policy Analyst, Health Services Consultant, and Healthcare Data Analyst, working in ministries of health, healthcare consultancies, international organisations, insurers, or health system planning units:

Here’s how the programme supports your career progression and long-term success:

• Global Academic Credibility: This master’s degree is awarded under the academic standards of the University of Birmingham (UK) and delivered in Dubai, combining strong research pedigree with regional relevance — a combination that employers value in health economics and policy roles.

• Career Support & Networking: Through university-led careers initiatives, employer engagement events, and industry speaker series, you’ll build professional confidence, refine your CV and interview skills, and connect with potential employers.

• Applied, Policy-Focused Skillset: The programme gives you hands-on experience applying economic evaluation, policy analysis, and data modelling — skills directly linked to roles in health authorities, health insurers, consultancy firms, research institutes, and NGOs.

• Accreditation & Regulatory Recognition: The qualification is delivered under the same curriculum standards as the UK campus and taught within a regulated UAE higher-education environment, giving your credentials both local recognition and international credibility.

• Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are equipped to contribute to health systems planning, economic assessment of health technologies, and evaluation of health policy options — roles with growing demand as nations invest in evidence-based health systems.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this master’s programme, you can consider doctoral research (PhD) in areas such as Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Health, or Health Services Research, either in the UAE or abroad. The programme also provides a strong academic foundation for professional development courses and specialised certifications in public health economics, epidemiology, or policy analysis.