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| Course Title |
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Master of Sciences in Health Economics |
| Institution |
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Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University - Centre for Health Economics |
| Country |
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Thailand |
| Type |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
| Topics |
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Management: Health Economics and Financing
Management: Health Services Management
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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Master of Science |
| Location |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Micro and macro economic analysis and applications in health care sector. Health care systems, financing and socio-economic goals. Statistics for health economics. Economic analysis and evaluation of health care. Epidemiology and health care priorities. Organization management and decision making in health sector. Health economics research methods. Thesis.
Aims of the M.Sc.Programme
To strengthen capacity to apply economics principles and analysis to issues in the health sector, health policy and medical interventions
To clarify the nature and implications of health policy options
To improve the decision making process in the health sector
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| Next Beginning |
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Annually in June |
| Appl. Deadline |
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December 30 |
| Duration |
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1 academic year |
No. of
Participants |
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20 |
Participants'
Profile |
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Mid career health care personnel which focuses on making an optimum use of resources to achieve defined health and social goals. |
| Requirements |
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Application should hold an internationally recognized degree in social, medical or basic sciences and provide evidence of competence in English if that is not the mother tongue - Prior formal study of economics is not a requirement for admission but some knowledge of the basic principles of economics, statistics and computer use is advised |
| Teaching staff |
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Staff from the institute and extern staff (WHO, The Swiss Tropical Institute, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of Leeds and University of York, ITC) |
| Course fee |
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8,585 US$ |
| Scholarship |
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Possible (WHO, UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical diseases, IDRC, British Council) |
| Accommodation |
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Additional Expenses 5,700 US$
( Book and Supplies, Accommodation, Meals and Personal Expenses) |
For further
information |
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E-mail : mschecon@chula.ac.th
http://www.econ.chula.ac.th/programme/ms_health.html |
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| Last update |
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26/02/2007 mas |
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