MSc International Health Technology Assessment, Pricing and Reimbursement (Online)

School of Health and Related Research, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health

We tackle some of the world’s greatest health challenges to improve the health and care of people across the globe.

I love the University and Sheffield as a city. I did my undergraduate degree here and didn’t want to leave. Whilst what I learnt was related to public health, such as disease outbreak management, the problem solving skills can be applied to other areas in the future.”

Harriet Fidler, Postgraduate student in the School of Health and Related REsearch

September 2017 start

Course description 2017

You’ll gain an understanding of markets, pricing and customers needed for new product development in the health technology industry.

If you’re already working or aspire to work in the field of health technology assessment, this course will give you the training you need to progress your career or gain a post as a health technology evaluator or commissioner.

This course is taught entirely online. You’ll study part-time over two to four years. You do not need a UK study visa to take this online course.

ScHARR postgraduate student

Core modules

  • Methods and Processes in International Health Technology Assessment
  • International Health Care Systems and Reimbursement
  • Cost-effectiveness Modelling in International HTA
  • Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis: Principles
  • Economic Evaluation in International HTA
  • Project

Examples of optional modules

Choices include:

  • Using Evidence in the Design and Development of Models
  • Pharmaceutical Pricing
  • Randomised Controlled Trials to Support Reimbursement Decision Making
  • Utility and Patient Report Outcomes Data in HTA
  • Building Cost-effectiveness Models for HTA

Teaching and assessment

You will not attend the University in person. The course is taught entirely online, and you study at your computer in your own time.

The course is a mixture of online learning and independent study. We use customised online rooms within our Virtual Learning Environment to deliver course materials in an accessible and engaging format, including live online webinars allowing interaction with course tutors and other students.

Assessment is by coursework and project work.

Course duration

2-4 years part-time (online)
September 2018 start

 Course description 2018

You’ll gain an understanding of markets, pricing and customers needed for new product development in the health technology industry.

If you’re already working or aspire to work in the field of health technology assessment, this course will give you the training you need to progress your career or gain a post as a health technology evaluator or commissioner.

This course is taught entirely online. You’ll study part-time over two to four years. You do not need a UK study visa to take this online course.

Katharine Palmer

Core modules

  • Methods and Processes in International Health Technology Assessment
  • International Health Care Systems and Reimbursement
  • Cost-effectiveness Modelling in International HTA
  • Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis: Principles
  • Economic Evaluation in International HTA
  • Project

Examples of optional modules

Choices include:

  • Using Evidence in the Design and Development of Models
  • Pharmaceutical Pricing
  • Randomised Controlled Trials to Support Reimbursement Decision Making
  • Utility and Patient Report Outcomes Data in HTA
  • Building Cost-effectiveness Models for HTA

Teaching and assessment

The course is taught entirely online, and you study at your computer in your own time.

The course is a mixture of online learning and independent study. We use customised online rooms within our Virtual Learning Environment to deliver course materials in an accessible and engaging format, including live online webinars allowing interaction with course tutors and other students.

Assessment is by coursework and project work.

Course duration

2-4 years part-time (online)

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Fees and funding

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

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The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.