Overview

This Health Economics and Policy course from Lancaster University is offered part-time and combines innovative distance learning with face-to-face teaching at an annual autumn Academy held in Lancaster.

Key facts:

This online programme is suitable for both UK-based and international students working in healthcare settings, pharmaceutical companies, international organisations, local and central government, consultancies, education or research.

This part-time, flexible doctorate runs over a minimum of four and a maximum of seven years. The programme begins with a five-day Induction Academy. Each of the subsequent academic years start with a three-day autumn Academy. You’re encouraged to join us on campus in Lancaster for both the five-day induction and three-day autumn academies. However, you can join online if travelling to Lancaster is not feasible for you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Research

Systematic approaches to literature reviews and evidence synthesis

Applied Health Economics
Data Analysis
Health Economics: principles and practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-17 00:00:00

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More details

If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Social Policy View 64 other PhDs in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in economics, or other relevant discipline with a significant quantitative content such as statistics, pharmacy, medicine and management.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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