Global Health: Economics and Policy MSc
A specialized Master's programme focusing on the intersection of health economics, policy analysis, and global health challenges.
Best for:Best for students seeking a career in health policy, international development, or economic analysis within the public health sector.
Overview
The MSc in Global Health: Economics and Policy at Royal Holloway, University of London, provides students with advanced training in modern health economics from a global perspective. The curriculum covers critical 21st-century challenges, including pandemics, demographic shifts, climate change, and public health-care delivery. Students benefit from a research-led environment within a top-tier economics department, featuring close interaction with academic staff and a focus on empirical methods. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and policy think-tanks.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of health economics and empirical research methods.
- Participate in intellectually challenging debates regarding global health policy.
- Complete a dissertation in economics focusing on a relevant health or policy topic.
- Utilize mathematical and econometric tools to analyze health-related data.
- Tailor the degree through optional modules in behavioral health, development, or time-series econometrics.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English proficiency required; standard university requirements apply.
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in microeconomics
- Proficiency in mathematical methods
- Analytical skills for policy evaluation
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Applications should be submitted through the official Royal Holloway postgraduate portal. Prospective students should review the specific entry requirements and prepare all necessary academic documentation before applying.
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency
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