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306216 v.1 Master of Health Economics


MHlthEcon(Curtin)

Introduction


This course provides health professionals and health researchers, normally from non-economics background, with a broad and sound conceptual, methodological and empirical foundation for health economics. Graduates gain an understanding of the ideas and techniques of health economics and will be able to apply simple techniques to address various health and health service issues with regard to resource allocation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelors degree from a recognised institution or its equivalent with the approval of the Course Coordinator. Applicants are considered who have completed the Graduate Diploma of Health Economics and achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 70 per cent or higher.

Specific Requirements


Students will require access to a computer and the Internet in order to complete this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Where applicants have some prior training in economics, they may be exempt from the first unit. Only if they have prior training in health economics will they be potentially eligible for further recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study and is only available on an on-line basis. Units are available in short intensive periods.

Intermediate Awards


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Health Economics or Graduate Diploma of Health Economics may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section in General Information.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note


Contact hours indicated reflect that units are taught in an intensive six week block and must be undertaken in a certain sequence.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Short Period 10

306247 v.1   Health Economics 602 20.0 25.0
306291 v.1   Current Developments in Health Economics 603 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Short Period 3

306189 v.1   Introduction to Micro-economics (Health) 503 20.0 25.0
306192 v.1   Health Economics 503 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Short Period 5

306198 v.1   Economic Evaluation (Health) 503 20.0 25.0
306199 v.1   Priority Setting and Equity 503 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Short Period 8

306200 v.1   Health Economics 601 20.0 25.0
306220 v.1   Economics of Health Systems 603 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306296 v.1   Health Economics Research Project Introduction 603 20.0 25.0
306297 v.1   Health Economics Research Project 603 20.0 75.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Full Year     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Short Period 10     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Short Period 3     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Short Period 5     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Short Period 8     Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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