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University of Bristol

Bristol , England ,United Kingdom

MSc Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis

Health economics and health policy analysis can enable decision makers to improve resource use and service delivery across health and care systems. This MSc will enable you to apply economic and policy theory and practice for this purpose, and to a range of complex challenges facing the global community (eg inequalities, mental health, climate change, social care provision). The programme will teach you key concepts in economics and policy by drawing on real-world examples from international contexts as well as the UK. This applied focus will ensure you are able to communicate and share economic and policy thinking and evidence with various audiences, including policymakers, academics, and the general public.

You will learn a range of analytical techniques and research methods used by professional health economists and policy analysts, including statistics and econometrics, economic evaluation, qualitative and survey methods, evidence synthesis and modelling. In addition, you will gain valuable practical experience in using appropriate software for qualitative and statistical data analysis, and for building economic models, so that you can confidently select and creatively apply these methods and software in your future careers as well as make sound methodological judgements in the absence of complete data.

This MSc encourages you to apply multidisciplinary skills and a multi-stakeholder perspective to health and care challenges. The programme therefore welcomes professionals and students from multiple backgrounds. In particular, this MSc is suitable for both professionals who have experience of working within health care, social care or pharmaceutical settings, and graduates with a degree in economics, health sciences, mathematics, statistics, social policy or pharmacology.

Campus Information

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Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our graduates are highly employable, and we're one of the most targeted universities by leading UK employers. You'll be joining a network of talented alumni, developing careers in over 190 countries worldwide.

Our Careers Service offers a range of services to support you.

  • Our staff can help you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications.
  • Online resources to help you research employers, browse job vacancies and practise for employer selection activities.
  • Dedicated resources for international students and postgraduate students.
  • Advice on postgraduate study options and funding.
  • Access to the Careers Service remains free for three years after you graduate.

PSW Opportunity

2 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1). 
 
A CGPA of 3.3 or above is considered equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree.
Applicants who hold a two-year US master’s degree or a one-year UK master’s degree will be considered for admission to PhD study. A research proposal is required. To investigate research opportunities, please visit the postgraduate prospectus.
 
To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.

The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, please contact us.

We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.

Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
 
Profile A
 
IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills
TOEFL iBT: 103 overall with R24, L22, S25, W24
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre): 78 overall with 71 in all skills
 
Profile B
 
IELTS Academic:
 
UG: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
PG: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all skills
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
UG: 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W24
PG: 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
UG: 67 overall with 71 in writing and 64 in all other skills
PG: 67 overall with 64 in all skills
 
Profile C
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 with 6.5 in all skills
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 in all skills
 
Profile D
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and writing, with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
89 overall with R24, L20, S21, W24
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 overall with 67 in reading and writing, with no score below 60
 
Profile E
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
85 overall with R20, L20, S21, W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
67 average with no skill below 60
 
Profile F
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.0 overall with either listening or speaking at 6.5, with no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
83 overall with either R20, L21, S21 and W20, or R20, L20, S23 and W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
64 average with either listening or speaking at 64, and no skill below 60
 
Profile G
 
IELTS Academic:
 
6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening, and no score below 6.0
 
TOEFL iBT:
 
88 overall with R24, L22, S21, W20
 
Pearson PTE Academic (Online or Test Centre):
 
66 average with 67 in reading and listening, and no skill below 60