Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

306197 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Health Economics


GradDipHlthEcon(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course provides health professionals and researchers, normally from a 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 bachelor degree from a recognised institution, or its equivalent with the approval of the course coordinator. Applicants are considered who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Health Economics and achieved a minimum course weighted average of atleast 65 per cent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Where applicants have some prior training in ecomonics, 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 one year full-time or equivalent part-time study and is only available through online delivery. Units are available in short intensive periods.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

Students will require access to a computer and the Internet in order to complete this course. Units are taught in an intensive six week block and must be undertaken in a certain sequence. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Study Period 3
306189 v.2   Introduction to Micro-economics (Health) 503 20.0 25.0
306192 v.2   Health Economics 503 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Study Period 5
306198 v.2   Economic Evaluation (Health) 503 20.0 25.0
306199 v.2   Priority Setting and Equity 503 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Study Period 8
306200 v.2   Health Economics 601 20.0 25.0
306220 v.2   Economics of Health Systems 603 20.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Study Period 10
306247 v.2   Health Economics 602 20.0 25.0
306291 v.1   Current Developments in Health Economics 603 20.0 25.0
  50.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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