University of Sheffield invites applications for its MSc Health Economics and Decision Modelling course

This course is about evaluating the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and clinical outcomes of healthcare resources.

Updated on: Mar 7, 2025, 12:40:59 IST

By HT Education Desk, New Delhi

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The University of Sheffield, UK, is inviting applications from interested candidates for its MSc Health Economics and Decision Modelling course starting in September 2025.

The course aims to help students learn how to model, analyse and evaluate healthcare interventions so they can make informed public health decisions.

About the course:

Through this course, students can develop the theoretical and analytical skills they need for a career in the growing field of health economics. The course aims to help students learn how to model, analyse and evaluate healthcare interventions so they can make informed public health decisions, informed University of Sheffield.

This course is about evaluating the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and clinical outcomes of healthcare resources – from new drugs and public health initiatives to diagnostic tools and screening programmes.

Also Read: Top 5 online health care leadership courses by Harvard

Students can study economics concepts that are key to understanding the healthcare sector and explore the process of conducting economic evaluations, modelling the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions, and carrying out health technology assessments.

The course also covers medical statistics and evidence synthesis in the context of clinical trials and how mathematical modelling and simulations inform healthcare decision-making, mentioned the press release.

There is also training in research methods for students who do the MSc programme, a three-month research project based on the models and healthcare problems they’ve studied.

Course Duration: 1-year full time

Also Read: AICTE Student Development Schemes: Know about scholarships, fellowships, internships and other educational schemes

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should be holders of a three-year/ 4 bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognised university in a relevant technical module or a Medical degree.

Degrees in the following subject areas are accepted: Computer Science, economics, industrial engineering, management science, operational research, pharmacy, physics, statistics, systems and control engineering.

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Fee Details:

Overseas (2025 annual fee): £29,030

Scholarship Details:

The University of Sheffield offers 75 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships for the 2025 entry. Each scholarship is a competitive award worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025. The scholarships are available to all new international students who meet the eligibility criteria. The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 pm (UK time) on May 12, 2025, informed the press release.

For more information, visit the official website.

Also Read: Woman in Finance? Pursue these courses for impactful career growth

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT Education Desk
For over a decade, the Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk has been a trusted source for accurate, in-depth, and timely news on education and careers. We bring the latest updates on board exams, competitive exams, results, employment news, study abroad, scholarships, and school and college admissions, helping students, job seekers, and educators make informed decisions. Our Coverage Areas 1. Board Exams & Results: Comprehensive reporting on CBSE, CISCE, and state board exams (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others), including schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, and career opportunities. 2. Competitive Exams: Insights into major exams like UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, SAT, and state and central government services. Exam Results: Timely updates on UPSC, SSC, SBI, IBPS, NTA, IIMs, and other competitive exam results. 3. Employment News: Notifications on government and private sector jobs, vacancies, eligibility, application processes, and results. 4. Study Abroad: Information on top universities, courses, tuition fees, scholarships, visa regulations, and career prospects for international students. Features & Analysis: Opinion pieces, expert explainers, deep-dive reports, and interviews with key figures in education. 5. Breaking Education News: Real-time updates on major policy changes, institutional reforms, and trends shaping the education sector. 6. With a commitment to factual, unbiased journalism, HT Digital’s Education Desk has seen continuous growth in readership, offering credible and engaging content tailored for students, parents, and professionals. Meet the Team 1. Nilesh Mathur – News Editor A journalist with 24 years of experience, including 18+ years at Hindustan Times, Nilesh leads editorial planning, ensures factual accuracy, and enhances audience engagement through strategic content. 2. Papri Chanda – Deputy Chief Content Producer With over a decade of experience in education journalism, Papri specializes in exam-related content, study abroad insights, and education trends. She also explores new opportunities in education that benefit students. 3. Bishal – Senior Content Producer Active in the education and jobs sector since 2019, Bishal focuses on tracking developments, analyzing trends, and crafting informative content for students and job aspirants. 4. Gaurav Sarma – Deputy Chief Content Producer A multimedia journalist with 9+ years of experience, Gaurav is skilled in research-based storytelling, feature writing, and reporting on competitive exams, online courses, and education trends. At Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk, we strive to be the go-to platform for students and professionals navigating the dynamic world of education and careers.Read More

Discover the complete story of India's general elections on our exclusive Elections Product! Access all the content absolutely free on the HT App. Download now!
Get latest news on Education along with Board Exam, Competitive Exam and Exam Result at Hindustan Times. Also get latest Job updates on Employment News