International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics (MSc)
An advanced Master's programme focusing on the economic evaluation, market access, and strategic management of pharmaceutical and medical products.
Best for:Best for natural scientists or graduates in health, life sciences, or economics seeking a career transition into the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Overview
The International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics Master's programme at Hochschule Fresenius provides students with specialized knowledge in the economic evaluation of healthcare technologies and market access strategies. The curriculum bridges theoretical foundations with practical application, covering topics such as pricing, reimbursement, and ethical resource allocation. Students benefit from an international, multicultural environment and are required to complete a 12-week internship in the third semester. This degree prepares graduates for professional roles in regulatory affairs, health economics, and market access management within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
What you'll do
- Engage in interdisciplinary coursework covering economics, statistics, and health policy.
- Analyze industry processes from an economic and regulatory perspective.
- Develop skills in cost-benefit analysis and economic modeling techniques.
- Complete a mandatory 12-week internship in a relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical organization.
- Conduct a Master's thesis, often in collaboration with industry partners.
- Evaluate alternative healthcare strategies from both business and system-wide perspectives.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in health, life sciences, economics, or natural sciences (e.g., pharmacy, chemistry, biology, medical technology).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; B2 level required.
Instruction: English
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or six months of professional experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector.
- English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., TOEFL iBT 70 or IELTS 6.0).
- Foundational understanding of healthcare or economic principles.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree of at least 180 ECTS credits.
- Applicants from non-relevant fields must demonstrate at least six months of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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