B.Sc. Public Health Economics
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The B.Sc. Public Health Economics program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is an undergraduate course designed to equip students with specialized knowledge and skills at the intersection of public health and economics. This program prepares students to analyze the economic dimensions of healthcare systems, policy-making, and resource allocation for improved public health outcomes.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from 1st semester itself. The curriculum focuses on economic theories, public health principles, health policy evaluation, and cost-effectiveness analysis. Students gain practical exposure to evaluating healthcare systems, conducting economic evaluations, and assessing the financial impact of public health interventions.
Graduates will emerge as Skilled professionals ready to contribute to public health planning, policy formulation, and the efficient management of healthcare resources. Enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Public Health Economics along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Course Details
Description: 4 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 160 minimum and as specified
The minimum eligibility is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any stream (preferably with Economics, Mathematics, or Biology) from a recognized board (CBSE/ISC) or equivalent.
The B.Sc. Public Health Economics curriculum spans 6 semesters, integrating public health sciences with economic theories and analytical tools to prepare students for addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Fundamentals of Public Health, Principles of Microeconomics, Basics of Epidemiology, Health Communication Skills, Practical: Community Health Assessment, English & Communication Skills |
Semester 2 | Principles of Macroeconomics, Health System Structure and Policy, Biostatistics, Environmental and Occupational Health, Practical: Data Analysis in Public Health |
Semester 3 | Economic Evaluation in Healthcare, Social Determinants of Health, Population and Development Economics, Research Methodology, Practical: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis |
Semester 4 | Health Financing and Insurance, Health Policy Analysis, Global Health Economics, Indian Constitution and Public Health, Practical: Policy Evaluation |
Semester 5 | Public Health Project Management, Health Technology Assessment, Behavioral Economics in Public Health, Ethics in Public Health, Practical: Economic Modeling for Public Health |
Semester 6 | Health Informatics and Big Data in Public Health, Advanced Econometrics for Health Studies, Health System Performance Evaluation, Practical: Advanced Statistical Analysis in Public Health |
Semester 7 | Major Internship in Public Health Economics: Hands-on training in healthcare organizations, NGOs, or government agencies. Focus on real-world public health economic evaluations and resource management. |
Semester 8 | Thesis/Research Project: Independent research on a public health economics topic. |
Minor Internship: Practical exposure in healthcare policy analysis, health financing, or economic modeling. |
- Economic Evaluation Skills: Mastery in cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility analyses.
- Health Policy Analysis: Ability to analyze and develop recommendations for health policies.
- Global and Local Health Economics: Insights into the economic dimensions of global and Indian healthcare systems.
- Internship-Driven Expertise: Practical skills in health financing, data analysis, and healthcare project management.
- Research and Analytical Skills: Expertise in advanced statistical tools and econometrics for public health research.
- Certification in Health Technology Assessment.
- Certification in Cost-Effectiveness and Economic Evaluation.
- Certification in Health Financing Models and Insurance.
- Certification in Data Analysis for Public Health Economics.
- Certification in Global Health Policy and Economics.
- Master’s in Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Health Economics.
- M.Sc. in Health Policy and Economics.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Data Science.
- Ph.D. in Health Economics or PHealth.
- Fellowship in Global Health Policy.
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0-3 years | Public Health Analyst, Health Economist, Policy Research Associate | ₹3,50,000 – ₹5,50,000 per annum |
3-5 years | Senior Health Policy Analyst, Public Health Consultant | ₹5,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 per annum |
5-10 years | Public Health Project Manager, Health Systems Specialist | ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director of Health Economics, Chief Public Health Economist | ₹12,00,000+ 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 ₹ |
