PhD Health Economics
Course overview
The PhD Health Economics at Swansea University is a three-year full-time programme or a six-year part-time programme. It starts every year in October, January, April, or July.
It is a research-based doctoral programme for students who want to contribute to knowledge in the field of health economics. Students will learn research skills, independence, advanced health economics, understanding of policy, and transferable skills that are useful for employment.
Learning is through supervision, independent research, research training, seminars, workshops, events, teaching, and demonstration. Assessment is through research. This means students must write and submit a thesis and defend it in an oral examination called a viva voce.
Entry requirements
Applicants must submit academic transcripts or certificates, a reference, and a research proposal. Those who are sponsored or have scholarships may also provide a sponsor letter or award proof.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have at least an upper second-class degree (2:1) or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- A master’s degree is also required. Applicants with a first-class degree but without a master’s may be considered individually.
English Proficiency:
- International students whose first language is not English must show proof of English ability with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (and at least 6.0 in each part).
- Those who do not meet this requirement can take the university’s English Language courses.
- Applicants who studied in English within the last 10 years can show a transcript or letter as evidence.
- Those who have worked in a majority English-speaking country for a long period can provide a CV for possible consideration.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course can take jobs such as:
- Academic Researcher or a Research Fellow
- Government or Public Sector Analyst or Manager
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Specialist
- Health Economist
- Academic-Industry Liaison or Knowledge Transfer Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students to study PhD Health Economics at Swansea University is £21,600. These fees may change each year.
Admission
International students who want to study a PhD in Health Economics at Swansea can apply directly through the university’s admission portal. Applicants can contact AHZ professional counsellors for guidance on the application and admission processes.
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