306247 (v.1) Health Economics 602


Area:

Centre for International Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

20.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Individual Study:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

306220 (v.1) Economics of Health Systems 603 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

A deeper understanding, conceptually and methodologically, of health economics. Brings the earlier parts of the course together in the context of different 'schools of economics' including neo-classical and political economy. An overview of the contribution of economics to health policy including a critique of such health policy issues as the social determinants of health and evidence based medicine.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

60000 Health (Broad Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
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  
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area