MSc International Health Technology Assessment, Pricing and Reimbursement

Why choose the MSc in International Health Technology Assessment, Pricing and Reimbursement?

This MSc is the only international graduate programme offering the entire range of knowledge and skills needed by those developing health technologies for market, or involved in commissioning or evaluating health technologies. Using innovative, online, distance learning materials, the programme is suited to those with busy work commitments in these fields.

For those working in the pharmaceutical, medical devices or diagnostics industries worldwide, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes and contexts of markets, pricing and customers needed for new product development in multiple jurisdictions.

The course also meets the needs of those involved in health technology policy formulation, management and evidence-based commissioning and purchasing of health technologies for governments or health services throughout the world.

ScHARR was confirmed as the most powerful UK university department for health services research and health technology assessment in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The School has the largest concentration of world-class and international researchers, above other leading universities such as the London School of Hygiene, York and Manchester.

Who will benefit from studying this course?

Aims

1. To provide participants from health technology providers and assessors with critical understanding of the entire process of health technology assessment, pricing and reimbursement worldwide.
2. To provide knowledge and skills in the principles, techniques and real world application of developing value propositions, study design and analysis, systematic search review and synthesis of evidence, economic evaluation including patient reported outcomes, and modelling in health technology assessment.
3. To equip graduates with professional-level competency in the design, commissioning, and review of health technology assessments in multiple jurisdictions (globally), and enable them to contribute a health technology assessment perspective in multi-disciplinary contexts such as produce development planning, prioritisation of research and government or international health policy planning.

Diploma, Certificate and Single Units

You can choose to study for a postgraduate Certificate (60 credits ) over one year, or a Diploma (120 credits) over one or two years.

It is also possible to study individual modules to meet your specific learning needs. Please note: You can only study modules in the Semester in which they are being delivered (see the Course Structure page)

Please get in touch if you are seeking specific training in any aspect of IHTAP&R.

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