Taught course

International Health Technology Assessment and Reimbursement (Online)

Institution
University of Sheffield · School of Health and Related Research
Qualifications
MScPGCertPGDip

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or a relevant medical degree.

We may also consider your application if you do not meet the standard academic requirements but you have considerable relevant professional experience in public health.

We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Build your understanding of health technology assessment with the only online course offering the full range of skills needed by those developing health technologies for market.

Course description

This is the only online course offering the full range of skills needed by those developing health technologies for markets across the globe.

The course is taught by experts who work directly with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on health technology appraisals.

You’ll gain an understanding of the entire HTA process alongside practical insights into the markets, pricing and customers needed for new product development in the healthcare industry. If you’re already working or aspire to work in the field of health technology assessment, health economics or market access, this course will give you the training you need to progress in your career or gain a post as a health technology evaluator or commissioner.

The course is suited to those working in the pharmaceutical, medical devices or diagnostics industries worldwide, or within health technology policy formulation, management and evidence-based commissioning and purchasing. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes and contexts of markets, pricing and customers needed for new product development in multiple jurisdictions.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

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

For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit our website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    part time
    12-24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
scharr-pgt-enquiries@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)114 222 5454