M.Sc. Public Health Economics
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Public Health Economics program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate course designed to equip students with the skills to analyze, evaluate, and influence healthcare systems and policies through economic principles. This program prepares students to address healthcare challenges by combining public health with economic analysis, focusing on cost-effectiveness, resource allocation, and financial sustainability in healthcare.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from 1st semester itself. The curriculum emphasizes advanced training in health economics, policy evaluation, and research methodologies. Graduates are prepared to contribute to governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and global health organizations as health economists and policy advisors. Enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Public Health Economics along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 80 minimum and as specified
A B.Sc. degree in Public Health, Economics, or an equivalent field with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Advanced Principles of Microeconomics, Health Policy and Systems, Biostatistics for Public Health, Global Health Economics, Practical: Data Analysis in Public Health Economics |
Semester 2 | Macroeconomics and Public Health, Economic Evaluation in Healthcare (Cost-Effectiveness, Cost-Utility, Cost-Benefit), Social Determinants of Health, Healthcare Financing and Insurance, Practical: Economic Evaluation Case Studies |
Semester 3 | Health Technology Assessment, Behavioral Economics in Public Health, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Policy Development and Advocacy in Public Health, Practical: Policy Analysis and Drafting |
Semester 4
| Thesis/Research Project: Independent research on a public health economics topic. |
Internship: Practical exposure in healthcare organizations, NGOs, or government bodies focusing on economic evaluation, resource allocation, and health policy. |
- Economic Evaluation Skills: Proficiency in conducting cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility analyses for healthcare programs.
- Health Policy Development: Expertise in evaluating and formulating health policies based on economic principles.
- Health Financing and Insurance: Understanding of financial models and their application in sustainable healthcare systems.
- Global Health Economics: Insights into global healthcare challenges and resource allocation strategies.
- Research and Analytical Expertise: Skills in conducting advanced research using statistical and econometric tools.
- Policy Advocacy: Ability to advocate for effective policies to improve health outcomes and equity.
- Certification in Economic Evaluation for Health Policy: Advanced training in cost-effectiveness and utility analysis.
- Certification in Health Financing and Insurance Models: Specialized knowledge in managing financial sustainability in healthcare systems.
- Certification in Global Health Economics and Policy: Focused on international healthcare challenges and resource allocation.
- Certification in Health Technology Assessment: Training in evaluating healthcare innovations for cost and effectiveness.
- Certification in Public Health Policy Advocacy: Techniques for promoting and influencing health policies.
- Ph.D. in Public Health Economics or related fields.
- Fellowship in Global Health Policy and Economics.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Technology Assessment.
- Advanced certifications in Data Science for Public Health Economics or Health Financing Models.
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0-3 years | Public Health Economist, Policy Analyst, Health Program Coordinator | ₹5,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 per annum |
3-5 years | Senior Health Economist, Financial Planner for Healthcare, Policy Advisor | ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
5-10 years | Program Manager, Consultant in Public Health Economics, Research Scientist | ₹12,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director of Health Economics Programs, Chief Health Policy Advisor | ₹18,00,000+ per annum |
Fee Structure Per Academic Year
| Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship | ||
| 125000 ₹ | 10000 ₹ | Above 90% – 25000 ₹ | Between 80-90% – 12500 ₹ | Between 70-80% – 6250 ₹ |
