Health Economics and Economic Evaluation (244CW_INFSPC_2)

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Overview

Students specialising in Health Economics will learn to appreciate and apply core concepts and theories behind health economics as a way of thinking. The specialisation equips students with essential knowledge and skills in micro-economics to allow them to analyse and discuss key policy issues in public health from an “economic” perspective. Students often choose to combine Health Economics with related subjects (e.g., Economic Evaluation, Health Systems and Health Policy). Students are also encouraged to take an introductory subject in Linear and Logistic Regression.

Students specialising in Economic Evaluation will learn to recognise the kinds of situations and issues which require economic evaluation, the types of economic appraisal available, and the strengths and limitations of different types of economic appraisal. Students will develop knowledge and skills in economic evaluation which will allow them to conduct systematic critical reviews, formulate economic evaluation protocols and perform economic appraisals. Students are encouraged to combine Economic Evaluation with subjects in Biostatistics, Epidemiology (which provide the evidence-base for economic appraisal), and Health Program Evaluation (introducing complementary forms of appraisal).

Intended learning outcomes

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

Standard 200 Point Program (no Advanced Standing):

SIX core subjects and NINE elective subjects and the Capstone Selective POPH90227 Public Health in Practice OR
SIX core subjects, EIGHT elective subjects and either a Research Project or Professional Practice unit

175 Point Pathway:

SIX core subjects and SEVEN elective subjects and the Capstone Selective POPH90227 Public Health in Practice OR
SIX core subjects, SIX elective subjects and either a Research Project or Professional Practice unit

150 Point Pathway:

SIX core subjects and FIVE elective subjects and the Capstone Selective POPH90227 Public Health in Practice OR
SIX core subjects and FOUR elective subjects and either a Research Project or Professional Practice unit

Subject Options

Core Subjects

Student must complete POPH90217 unless they have been granted 50 points Advanced Standing (150 point program) or an exemption has been granted.

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
POPH90217	Foundations of Public Health	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90013	Biostatistics	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90014	Epidemiology 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90218	Public Health Leadership and Management	March (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90231	Qualitative Research in Public Health	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90274	Prioritising & Planning in Public Health	August (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Highly Recommended Electives for Health Economics & Economic Evaluation

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
POPH90094	Health Economics 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90229	Health Economics 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90093	Economic Evaluation 1	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90095	Economic Evaluation 2	March (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Recommended Electives for Health Economics & Economic Evaluation

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
POPH90206	Health Policy	March (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90144	Linear & Logistic Regression	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90209	Comparative Health Systems	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Capstone

There are three Capstone options to choose from - please refer to the

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
Course Entry		No longer available

for detailed information on each of these:

Research Project
Professional Practice Unit
Capstone selective subject (POPH90227 Public health in Practice) and an additional elective.

Pre-requisite Subjects for the Research Project Option in Health Economics & Economic Evaluation

Please refer to the Subject Entries below for detailed information on the research project pre-requisites for this specialisation.

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
POPH90284	Research Project in Public Health Part 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90285	Research Project in Public Health Part 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90255	Research Project in Public Health - S	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	25