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    Health Economics and Decision Science MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    38%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Advanced applied economics degree exploring economics of health and healthcare, and economic principles guiding decisions on health policy, health systems, and technological innovation to optimise resource allocation for population health.

    Focus: coursework
    4 (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Public Health)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 96 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 22/30 in speaking and listening (tests before 21 Jan 2026); Overall score of 4.5 and 4.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening (tests from 21 Jan 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,524.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL?
    Health Economics and Decision Science MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 38%.