Health Economics
The Master of Science in Health Economics is a one-year, full-time on-campus program that focuses on the economic principles and models applied to healthcare systems. The program covers topics such as healthcare financing, economic evaluation of healthcare interventions, health policy, and the impact of economic factors on public health, preparing students to analyze and influence healthcare decision-making.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in health policy analysis, health economics consultancy, public health organizations, and healthcare management. Erasmus University Rotterdam provides access to expert faculty, cutting-edge research, and a strong global network, ensuring students are well-equipped to contribute to improving the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare systems worldwide.
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Program Title: Health Economics
- Degree Type: Master of Science
- Duration: 1 year
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 01 April 2026
- Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Field of Study: Economics
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations in Health Economics
- Introduction to Health Economics and Policy
- Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
- Research Methods in Health Economics
Semester 2 – Advanced Health Economics
- Global Health Economics and Policies
- Financing Healthcare Systems
- Health Technology Assessment
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Economics Master’s program can work in healthcare policy, economic evaluation, and health system analysis. With expertise in the economics of healthcare systems, healthcare financing, and cost-effectiveness analysis, graduates are prepared for roles as health economists, policy advisors, or healthcare financial analysts. This program offers opportunities in governmental health agencies, international organizations, and private health consulting firms.
Why Choose This Program
The Health Economics Master’s program equips students with the skills needed to analyze health systems, policies, and financing. Students learn about economic evaluations, health policy development, and the role of economics in public health. The program’s emphasis on both theory and practical skills ensures that graduates are well-prepared to analyze and address the economic challenges facing healthcare systems globally. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the development of efficient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare policies.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +31 (0)10 408 1111
Email: info@eur.nl
Address: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, Netherlands
