HAR6260: Economic Evaluation
This module is led by Tracey Young and Thai Son Tong. It runs in the Autumn semester and is worth 15 credits.
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Module description
This module introduces the basic principles of economic evaluation as applied to healthcare interventions.
The course introduces the concept of economic evaluation, the different types that are available and the various stages and techniques that need to be applied to generate results.
Current practice guidelines will be described so that students can understand the current policy context of the methods.
Also, as alternative techniques are described, their strengths and weaknesses will be highlighted, with the students being encouraged to critically appraise their appropriateness to different contexts.
Objectives
By the end of the module, a student will be able to:
- Describe and reflect upon the principles of economic evaluation.
- Describe and reflect upon the methods used to undertake economic evaluations in healthcare.
- Critically appraise published economic evaluations.
- Assess the methods of economic evaluation recommended by current practice guidelines and their appropriateness given the policy context.
- Apply basic methods of economic analysis and interpret the results.
Teaching
This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:
Informal lectures, some of which will include group exercises, will provide the majority of the contact hours with lecturers (10 x 2 hours).
For six weeks, tutorials will be given to either undertake computer-based work (3 x 2 hours) or discuss the results of practical work that the students will have been asked to undertake (3 x 1 hour).
Study expectations
Students will also be expected to undertake approximately 120 hours of independent study, including preparation for tutorials, preparation for assignments and further recommended reading.
These learning and teaching methods will reinforce learning outcomes and provide practical experience of applying some concepts.
Fees and funding
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Contact
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We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.