Programme structure: Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis (PGDip) - what's running in 2027/28

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

This programme can be studied on a part-time basis over 2years. (2 year route is 60credits per year)

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Concepts in the economics and policy of health and care BRMSM0046 20 Mandatory TB-1A
Qualitative and survey design methods for health economics and policy analysis BRMSM0051 20 Mandatory TB-1
Quantitative methods for economic evaluation and health policy analysis BRMSM0047 20 Mandatory TB-1
Economics & Policy of Health & Care: the UK in a global setting BRMSM0048 20 Mandatory TB-2C
Economics & Policy of Health & Care: global health challenges BRMSM0050 20 Mandatory TB-2D
Economic modelling for healthcare decision-making BRMSM0049 20 Mandatory TB-2
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Award requirements

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.

For detailed rules on the award of credit, reassessment and award of a qualification please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Degree classifications:

A classification will be awarded in the following qualifications:

  • Taught postgraduate Masters degree, including a Master of Research (MRes)
  • Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications
  • Exit awards of Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates in designated programmes (as described in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.

A classification is not awarded for exit awards where students are required to withdraw from the programme on academic grounds.

The overall final programme mark is calculated as the average of all unit marks in the programme, weighted by credit point value.

The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:

  • Distinction = final programme mark of 70+
  • Merit = final programme mark of 60-69
  • Pass = final programme mark of 50-59
  • Fail = final programme mark of 49 or less

* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.

Diploma/certificate stages:

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 100 must be at level 7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.