HP4B9E      Half Unit
Dissertation in Health Economics, Policy and Management

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Mr George Wharton COW2.14

Availability

This course is compulsory on the Executive MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management. This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

The aim of the dissertation is for students to pursue an independent piece of research that will contribute to the field of health economics, health policy or health management.

The contribution of the work to the chosen field must be made clear. The output will be a piece of work of 5000 words or less that is written in an article format that is suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal. Students must obtain the approval of their supervisor and have ethics approval before embarking on any research.

Arrangements for supervision

Students' tutors will act as their dissertation supervisor in the first instance. The Programme Director can recommend changes to supervision and/or secondary supervision should the topic of research warrant it.

Teaching

The dissertation process is supported by three teaching sessions.

Formative coursework

Dissertation Proposal submitted in Winter Term (Year 2). 

 

Assessment

Dissertation (100%, 5000 words).

Student performance results

(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)

Classification % of students
Distinction 16.4
Merit 44.5
Pass 30.5
Fail 8.6

Key facts

Department: Health Policy

Total students 2023/24: Unavailable

Average class size 2023/24: Unavailable

Controlled access 2023/24: No

Value: Half Unit

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