Health Economics and Health Policy (Dubai)MSc / PGDip / PGCert

This course is your gateway to mastering the most crucial aspects of health economics and health policy, specifically tailored to respond to the challenges faced by healthcare systems and decision-makers around the world.

Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional, a manager looking to make a bigger impact, or a recent graduate eager to jumpstart your career, this course will immerse you in the vital issues shaping the future of healthcare.

Course structure

This course will run over 1 year full-time, or 2 years part-time. While the exact content may change, here’s what you can expect to study each term. This is based on a full time Masters course.

You'll learn how to examine health issues from an economic perspective and develop the skills to conduct impactful analyses that help healthcare decision-makers maximise the efficiency of limited resources. Additionally, you'll gain a deep understanding of the economic and policy frameworks that shape healthcare management.

• Global Recognition: Experience the same world-class education in Dubai as at our UK campus, with a high-quality curriculum and rigorous quality assurance.
• World-Class Facilities: Access top-tier learning facilities and join a vibrant community of postgraduate students with shared learning opportunities between the UK and Dubai.
• Specialise: Dive into theoretical and practical solutions for overcoming challenges within healthcare systems and shortages of important resources and discover how economic analysis can revolutionise health policy and drive impactful change.

In addition to providing specialist skills and knowledge highly sought after in the healthcare sector, our course is taught by industry-leading experts who bring real-world experience and cutting-edge research to the classroom.

This course consists of several taught modules and a dissertation.

• Taught modules – provide you with foundational knowledge and skills in the role of health economics in healthcare decision making.
• Dissertation – this will be on either a health economics or health policy topic. Working on your own, you’ll also have access to an academic supervisor to support you.
• Assessment – these include written assignments, presentations and exams.

We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time.

Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.

The programme comprises 120 credits of taught material and a 60 credit dissertation.

2025/26

The following must be taken

English language requirements

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

Paying your tuition fees

We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.

Scholarships

Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. For students with the potential to thrive here, we have a number of scholarships available at our Dubai campus.

Careers Network

In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.

Accommodation

Coming to the University of Birmingham Dubai to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation partners allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming, and sociable surroundings.

Living in Dubai

Enrich your life with endless attractions, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities. In just over 50 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a tiny settlement to a glistening city and world-class destination. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.

Campus life

Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus is where our diverse community comes together, providing a home for up to 3,000 students to learn, relax, and socialise.

Student support

Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus, so that you can get the most out of your university experience.

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