- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Health Economics for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Master of Health Economics program is a joint initiative of UQ's School of Economics and School of Public Health. Students will work closely with leading academic staff from both schools.
- Students will gain an understanding of the complex economic issues in health administration and find innovative solutions to global health problems to make real and sustainable differences in people's lives.
- The sample courses that students will study in this program are:
- Foundations in Microeconomics
- Foundations in Macroeconomics
- Elements of Econometrics
- Health Economics
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- In this program, students will train with academic and industry leaders who will prepare students to tackle some of the major issues facing global health.
- The University of Queensland ranks 2nd in Australia for business and economics and 41st in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
The University Of Queensland - [UQ], Brisbane, Queensland - Courses & Fees
Brisbane, Queensland
University Public CollegeMaster of Arts [M.A] (Health Economics)
2 years
Joint Program & On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 53 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
A$44,144/Yr
A$44,144 /Yr
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake Semester 2 | May 31, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Semester 1 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | A$44144 | A$44144 | A$44144 | A$44144 |
| Total Fees | A$44144 | A$44144 | A$44144 | A$44144 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.5, approved by the Executive Dean.
- Or, complete a Graduate Certificate in Economics Studies or Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4.5.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which Curtin University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Health policy analyst
- Health costing consultant
- Economic evaluation adviser
- Quality assurance consultant
- Health services administration officer
- Clinical trials project officer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Apr 30, 2023 |
| HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | A$7603 | Yes | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Variable | Yes | Jun 26, 2023 |
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
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