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Course Overview
Eligibility
1.5 years full-time (12 credit points — with 4 credit points admission credit):
Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline; OR
Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent); OR
Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
2 years full-time (16 credit points — without admission credit):
Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline; OR
Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Examples of related discipline areas include, but are not limited to: Health Sciences, Public Health, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Commerce, Economics, Management
Examples of relevant work experience include, but are not limited to: Health Outcomes Research, Health Technology Assessment, Allied Health, Health Services, Aged Care or Youth Services, Management, Commerce, Policy
English language proficiency requirements — at least one of the following:
Bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country; OR
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of test; OR
Other evidence of English language proficiency
Any unit containing work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check or other check.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0 credit point compulsory unit required in first study period
Health Economics 1
Core unit
Economic Evaluation 1
Core unit
Epidemiology 1
Core unit
Biostatistics 1
Core unit
Health Technology Assessment 1
Core unit
Resource Allocation and Priority Setting
Core unit
Economic Evaluation - Theory and Practice
Core unit
Economics for Managers
Core unit
Minor Research Project A
1 credit point — part of Minor Project option
Minor Research Project B
1 credit point — part of Minor Project option
Major Research Project A
2 credit points — part of Major Project option
Major Research Project B
2 credit points — part of Major Project option
Health Law and Ethics
Course elective
Principles and Practice of Public Health
Course elective
Health Promotion
Course elective
Health Communication
Course elective
Qualitative Health Research
Course elective
Biostatistics 2
Course elective
Research Methods in Health and Social Development
Course elective
Epidemiology 2
Course elective
Postgraduate Health Practicum
Course elective — work-integrated learning, 150 hours of industry experience
International Perspectives in Health and Social Development
Course elective
Financing Health Care
Course elective
Economics and Health Policy Analysis
Course elective
Economic Modelling
Course elective
Health Economics in a Global Context
Course elective
Comparative Health Systems
Course elective
Common Questions
Students would normally complete the Master of Health Economics over 4 trimesters of full-time study or the part-time equivalent (3 to 4 years part-time). However, depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time). You can also fast-track by studying available units in the optional third trimester.
To enter the 2-year (16 credit point) program, you need completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, or evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent. To enter the 1.5-year (12 credit point) program with admission credit, you need a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline (such as Health Sciences, Public Health, Commerce or Economics), or a bachelor degree in any discipline plus at least two years of relevant work experience. English language proficiency is also required, demonstrated by an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0), a bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country, or other accepted evidence.
Yes. The work-integrated learning elective Postgraduate Health Practicum (HSH755) allows you to undertake 150 hours of industry experience. This can be an agency-based work placement with an approved organisation, or agency-sponsored work based at the Deakin Freelancing Hub. Limited places are allocated based on an interview process and academic merit. Note that this unit may also require a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check or other check.
The estimated tuition fee for a full-fee paying place is $30,600 for 1 year full-time study. This is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees. The actual cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning. Domestic students enrolled in this postgraduate coursework program may be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and Austudy.
Yes. The Master of Health Economics is available both on-campus at Burwood (Melbourne) and online. All three intake trimesters — Trimester 1 (March), Trimester 2 (July), and Trimester 3 (November) — are available at both the Burwood (Melbourne) campus and online. Deakin's blend of online and on-campus learning means you can balance work, study and personal development.
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