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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With the continuing disease outbreaks, healthcare systems across the globe are experiencing an unexpected strain on equipment, resources, and workforce. Therefore, understanding the nuances of health technology and health economics is the need of the hour. Future Learn’s Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment programme delves deep into the present day scenario of global healthcare, thereby addressing the growing needs.

The Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment training curriculum includes challenges to the healthcare systems, mechanisms of the healthcare market, processes of healthcare technology assessment, and more. After completing the microcredential offered by the University of Glasgow, students will understand the significant factors leading to healthcare decision making. The ten-week course also provides ten postgraduate level UK credits from the University of Glasgow.

Before applying for the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment online course, students can connect with an enrolment advisor for doubts and queries. Expert educators from the University of Glasgow will teach the programme. Besides, the microcredential from Future Learn meets the Common Microcredential Framework standards.

The Highlights

Recorded and live sessions for digital learning
10 UK credits
University of Glasgow accreditation
10-week postgraduate level course
Online microcredential in the business and management domain
Expert University of Glasgow educators
Project-based exercises

Programme Offerings

Recorded and live sessions
10 UK credits
University of Glasgow accreditation
Expert University of Glasgow educators
Project-based exercises
Online tutor-marked assessments
Free enrolment advisor
Online tutor-marked assessment
Online payment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

The Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment course fee includes a processing fee.
Students can pay digitally by providing a complete billing address.

Course name	Fee
Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment	₹84,829

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

Applicants interested in joining the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment microcredential must have a 2:1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification. The degree must be in a quantitative subject like mathematics, economics, medicine, statistics, pharmacy, health services research, or epidemiology. Future Learn may prefer students with relevant professional experience in the field of health technology assessment or health economics.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Moreover, candidates will receive 10 UK credits at the postgraduate level from the esteemed University of Glasgow if they finish the course. The microcredential offers credit towards the MSc Health Technology Assessment for online distance learning.

What you will learn

After finishing the curriculum for Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment training programme, you will:

Understand the critical factors behind the economics of healthcare
Get familiar with HTA to know how different technologies can lead to various clinical outcomes
Manage and partake in large-scale global healthcare projects and healthcare management organisations.
Possess the skills to evaluate the issues in HTA including clinical outcomes, stakeholders involved, and other impacts
Critically assess the challenges to the healthcare market across the world
Gain skills like directed and task-based learning, critical appraisal, self-reflection, teamwork, presentational, and self-motivation

Who it is for

Future Learn’s online Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment course offered by the University of Glasgow is best suited for those aiming at undertaking research projects funded by national research bodies, HTA agencies, or health technology companies. Anyone who is currently employed with or studying healthcare, healthcare management, or HE can upskill from the course. Following individuals can benefit the most:

Quantitative researchers who want to pursue an academic career in HTA or HE
Biotechnologists
Pharmaceutical professionals
Healthcare workers from the local, national, or international government agencies
Health insurance professionals
Health service providers
International health organizations employees
Fresh graduates.

Admission Details

To join the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment course, visit: https://www.futurelearn.com/microcredentials/health-economics.
Review the important information about the microcredential and proceed with ‘Join Now’.
For enrolment, sign in with an existing Facebook/Google user account, or your organization’s ID. Newcomers can also register with Future Learn by merely following on-screen instructions.
Once the registration is complete; students must confirm their eligibility for the course. Now, provide your name, title, contact number, gender, residential address, nationality, and birth date. Click on ‘Next’.
The next step entails applicants to verify their identity with a photo ID like a driving license or passport. Applicants must also submit their photography by using the webcam.
Accept the terms and conditions and complete the payment.

Application Details

Students must complete a five-step registration procedure to enrol in the Future Learn’s Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment certification training programme. The process includes personal details, eligibility criteria fulfilment, identity verification, declaration, and online payment.

The Syllabus

Welcome to Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment

What is Health Technology Assessment?

The Health Minister’s Dilemma

Exploring the Relationship Between Health Economics (HE) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Instructors

University of Glasgow, Glasgow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many courses are a part of the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment curriculum?

There are five courses, including extensive learning content about Health Economics (HE), Health Technology Assessment (HTA), healthcare market, and the nuanced relationship between HE and HTA.

2: Is there any way to review the course to understand if it will fulfil my requirements?

Yes. You can get in touch with Future Learn’s enrolment advisors before applying for the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment Programme. They will brief you about the curriculum, features, eligibility criterion, dates, registration process, and more

3: Does the University of Glasgow award any credits for the course?

Yes. Students get 10 UK credits from the university after completing the course. To understand how you can utilise these credits, go to https://futurelearn.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036262474.

4: Will I get access to any student facilities from the University of Glasgow after enrolling in their course?

This provision depends on the university policies and the microcredential you choose. Refer to the course page at https://www.futurelearn.com/microcredentials/health-economics to find out.

5: How can I pay for Future Learn’s microcredential?

Future Learn accepts digital payments via American Express, MasterCard, or Visa cards. You can also pay through PayPal.

6: How many courses are a part of the Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment curriculum ?

There are five courses, including extensive learning content about Health Economics (HE), Health Technology Assessment (HTA), healthcare market, and the nuanced relationship between HE and HTA.

7: Is there any way to review the course to understand if it will fulfil my requirements ?

8: Does the University of Glasgow award any credits for the course ?

Yes. Students get 10 UK credits from the university after completing the course. To understand how you can utilise these credits, go to https://futurelearn.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036262474.

9: Will I get access to any student facilities from the University of Glasgow after enrolling in their course ?

This provision depends on the university policies and the microcredential you choose. Refer to the course page at https://www.futurelearn.com/microcredentials/health-economics to find out.

10: How can I pay for Future Learn’s microcredential ?

Future Learn accepts digital payments via American Express, MasterCard, or Visa cards. You can also pay through PayPal.