Sapienza University of Rome offers a two-year, full-time on-campus Master's in Health Economics within the Economics program. This program focuses on the application of economic principles to the healthcare sector, preparing students to analyze and evaluate health policies, healthcare systems, and economic outcomes. Topics such as healthcare financing, economic evaluation, and health policy analysis are central to the curriculum.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in health policy analysis, healthcare management, and economic research. With a strong foundation in both economics and healthcare, students will gain the skills needed to influence decision-making processes in the health sector and contribute to the improvement of healthcare systems globally.
Key Facts
Program Structure
Semester 1 - Foundations in Health Economics
- Introduction to Health Economics and Policy
- Healthcare Systems and Financing
- Economic Evaluation of Health Interventions
- Research Methods in Health Economics
Semester 2 - Advanced Health Economics
- Health Policy Analysis and Economic Impact Assessment
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Drug Pricing
- Seminar: Innovations in Health Economics
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Health Economics
Semester 3 - Specialization & Applied Research
- Health Systems and Global Health Economics
- Cost-Effectiveness and Decision Modeling in Healthcare
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Health Economics
- Elective Modules in Global Health or Health Policy
Semester 4 - Master’s Thesis & Final Project
- Independent Research / Thesis
- Data Analysis and Health Economics Solutions
- Presentation & Academic Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Economics program are well-equipped to work in healthcare management, policy analysis, and public health economics. They can work as health economists, policy analysts, health services managers, and research consultants. With the growing importance of cost-effective healthcare solutions, professionals in health economics are increasingly in demand. Graduates often work in government agencies, healthcare institutions, international organizations, and consultancy firms, contributing to the development of health policies and the management of healthcare systems.
Why Choose This Program
The Health Economics program provides students with a strong foundation in economics, healthcare systems, and policy analysis. Students learn to assess healthcare costs, analyze policies, and develop strategies to improve healthcare access and efficiency. The program’s focus on both economic theory and healthcare practice ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to the future of healthcare economics and policy.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +39 06 4991 1
Email: urp@uniroma1.it
Address: Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
