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    The 120-credit Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management at Karolinska Institutet has the following key points: 1) It focuses on health economics, policy, and management, with the goal of teaching students how to best utilize healthcare resources to improve population health. 2) The first year provides foundational knowledge in these areas and develops basic analytical skills. The second year allows for specialization and in-depth study of specific topics like health systems and economic evaluation methods. 3) The final semester is dedicated to a 30-credit degree project, where students independently conduct research on a health economics, policy, or management topic and write a scientific paper. 4)

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    The 120-credit Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management at Karolinska Institutet has the following key points: 1) It focuses on health economics, policy, and management, with the goal of teaching students how to best utilize healthcare resources to improve population health. 2) The first year provides foundational knowledge in these areas and develops basic analytical skills. The second year allows for specialization and in-depth study of specific topics like health systems and economic evaluation methods. 3) The final semester is dedicated to a 30-credit degree project, where students independently conduct research on a health economics, policy, or management topic and write a scientific paper. 4)

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    The 120-credit Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management at Karolinska Institutet has the following key points: 1) It focuses on health economics, policy, and management, with the goal of teaching students how to best utilize healthcare resources to improve population health. 2) The first year provides foundational knowledge in these areas and develops basic analytical skills. The second year allows for specialization and in-depth study of specific topics like health systems and economic evaluation methods. 3) The final semester is dedicated to a 30-credit degree project, where students independently conduct research on a health economics, policy, or management topic and write a scientific paper. 4)

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    Programme syllabus for

    Master's Programme in Health Economics,


    Policy and Management, 120 credits
    Masterprogrammet i hälsoekonomi, policy och management, 120 hp

    Basic programme information

    Programme code 4HM17


    Name of the programme Master's Programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management
    Number of credits 120 credits (120 ECTS credits)
    Starting date The syllabus applies to students who commence their studies in or
    after autumn 2017.

    Approved revisions of the syllabus are described under the heading


    Transitional Provisions.
    Decision date 2016-05-10
    Decided by Board of Higher Education
    Last revision 2017-12-21
    Revised by Board of Higher Education
    Reference number 3-4992/2017
    Specific eligibility requirements A Bachelors degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish
    Bachelors degree of at least 180 credits in public health science,
    healthcare or other relevant social sciences subject area. And
    proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6.
    Main field of study Medical Management
    Qualification Medicine masterexamen med huvudområdet medical management
    Degree of Master of Medical Science (120 credits) with a Major in
    Medical Management

    A student who fulfils the requirements for the award of qualification


    shall, upon request, be provided with a certificate.

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    Programme Code: 4HM17

    Outcomes
    Outcomes of second cycle education according to the Higher Education Act
    Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall be based fundamentally on the knowledge acquired
    by students during first-cycle courses and study programmes, or its equivalent.

    Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge,
    competence and skills in relation to first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the
    requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall:

    further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge,
    develop the students’ ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
    develop the students’ potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or
    for research and development work.

    Outcomes of the Degree of Master (120 credits) according to the Higher Education Ordinance
    Knowledge and understanding
    For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall

    demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad
    knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the
    field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
    demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

    Competence and skills


    For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall

    demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess
    and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
    demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as
    well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined
    time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this
    work
    demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report
    and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in
    dialogue with different audiences, and
    demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous
    employment in some other qualified capacity.

    Judgment and approach


    For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall

    demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant
    disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of
    research and development work
    demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the
    responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
    demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility
    for his or her ongoing learning.

    Outcomes of the study programme at Karolinska Institutet


    In addition to the national objectives for the Master’s Degree, the following outcomes apply for the

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    Programme Code: 4HM17
    study programme at Karolinska Institutet.

    On completion of the programme students shall

    demonstrate advanced knowledge of how medical knowledge, individual and organisational


    competence and the resources of healthcare and society can best be utilised for improving
    people’s health
    demonstrate advanced knowledge about structure and governance as well as developments within
    medical and social care work
    demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of how health systems function and health
    policy is created and implemented
    demonstrate advanced skills in using methods within health economics, policy and management
    during the follow-up and evaluation of health-promotion work and medical methods, as well as
    todemonstrate the ability to apply theories and models within health economics, policy and
    management.

    Content and structure


    The programme focuses on three themes within the main field of study; health economics, policy and
    management. Within health economics, the focus lies on the financing of healthcare as well as methods
    for the economic evaluation of healthcare programmes and the measurement and valuation of health
    outcomes.

    Policy includes health planning and methods for the development, implementation and analysis of
    policies in healthcare systems while management encompasses methods for healthcare management and
    governance.

    During the first academic year, basic knowledge is provided within the main field of study with a focus
    on how medical knowledge, individual and organisational competence as well as material and financial
    resources can best be utilised to improve people’s health. Furthermore, students’ basic skills in using
    methods within the three themes of the programme are developed. The first year also covers basic
    quantitative and qualitative methods.

    In the second year there is specialisation within health economics, management and policy whereby the
    students apply and deepen the knowledge they acquired in the first year. They acquire in-depth
    knowledge of health systems and health policy, study methods for modelling and economic evaluation.
    They also deepen their knowledge of how qualitative and quantitative tools can be used for the
    evaluation of medical methods and for the work of improvement within the healthcare sector.

    The education is completed with a semester whereby the students are enabled to specialise within health
    economics, health policy or management through a degree project of 30 credits. The course includes
    planning, implementation and reporting of a study in the form of a scientific paper.

    Scientific theory and research methods are introduced in the programme’s first course. During the
    following courses the students acquire an increased level of knowledge and insight into scientific
    methods. At the end of the third semester, both the theoretical and practical aspects are exercised. Each
    course includes lectures, seminars and group work as well as practical exercises. The purpose of the
    seminars is to develop practical skills, a professional attitude as well as critical thinking and they also
    include various forms of interactive student-led activities. In the degree project in the programme’s final
    course the students are able to apply this knowledge in practice.

    Transitional provisions
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    Other guidelines
    Grading scale
    The grades used are Fail, Pass or Pass with Distinction. Alternative grading scales may apply to a few
    single courses. The grading scale is detailed in the course syllabus.

    Language of instruction
    The teaching language is English.

    Specific eligibility requirements within the programme


    There are specific eligibility requirements for the courses within the programme. The eligibility
    requirements can be found in the syllabi. In cases where the requirements are connected to the admission
    to a later term, they are described on the programme website. There may also be specific eligibility
    requirements within a specific term if a course requires certain prior knowledge.

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    Study plan with constituent courses


    Main field of
    Term Name of the course Credits Cycle
    study
    Medical
    1 Introduction Course 7.5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    1 Health Economics – Financing Health and Medical Care 10 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    1 Health Systems and Policy 10 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    1 Planning for Health 2.5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    2 Basic Epidemiology and Statistics 1 5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    2 Health Outcomes Measurement 7.5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    2 Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes 7.5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    2 Health and Medical Care Management 10 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    3 Statistics 2 5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    3 Advanced Course in Health Economics 5 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    3 Advanced Course in Health Systems and Policy 5 Second
    Managment
    Advanced Course in Health and Medical Care Medical
    3 5 Second
    Management Managment
    Medical
    3 Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics 10 Second
    Managment
    Medical
    4 Degree Project in Medical Management 30 Second
    Managment

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