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Economic Evaluation 1 (POPH90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
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This subject explores the basic concepts, methods and applications of economic evaluation in the health sector (and public health in particular).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- acquired an understanding of the rationale for economic appraisal and its role in health service planning and priority setting;
- developed an appreciation of the various techniques for economic appraisal and key issues in protocol design; and
- developed the necessary skills to undertake critical appraisal of economic evaluation studies.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject a student should obtain the following skills:
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One minor assignment on critical review of a CEA/CUA paper ,500 words maximum (10%)
- One minor assignment on modelling, 750 words (15%)
- One hour mid-semester in class examination (25%)
- One major essay, 2500 words maximum (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Arthur Hsueh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Drummond et al. Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Services, 3rd Ed. Oxford University Press: 2005.
Resources Provided to Students: Additional readings and case studies will be distributed to students in the first week of classes.
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Health Program Evaluation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Social Policy Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022