Type	Bachelor, e-learning
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	B.Sc (Bachelor of Science in Health Economics)
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€2,500 per semester Number of semesters = 6 Fee for each semester must be paid before the start of the semester

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Age All applicants have to be at least 17 years of age on or before the commencement date of their program.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR PTE 50+ , OR Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English Speakers, OR; - Applicants having completed 12 years of schooling in English language

More information	jliedu.ch/course/bsc-health-economics

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Economics program offered by James Lind Institute, Switzerland is a 100% online degree that has been developed specifically for students who would like to study online in a flexible, self-paced, on-demand environment.

Total Duration: 3 years
Number of semesters: 6
Semester length: 6 months

Mode of learning: e-learning (Online)

Programme structure

The program follows the following general scheme for the three years of study:

Year 1

Semester 1

Introduction to Microeconomics
Quantitative Methods for Economics I
Mathematical Economics
Career and Employability

Semester 2

Introduction to Macroeconomics
Quantitative Methods for Economics II
Business Economics
Contemporary Economic Challenges

Year 2

Semester 3

Advanced Microeconomics
Introduction to Econometrics
Introduction to Health Economics
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
Career and Employability

Semester 4

Advanced macroeconomics
Game theory
Economic Growth and Development
Market for Healthcare
Business Law

Year 3

Semester 5

International trade and Finance
History of Economic Thought
Financial Management and Health
Research Methods in Health care
Information Technology

Semester 6

Choose any 2 of the following electives

Global health Development and Policy
Industrial Economics
Welfare economics
International Economics

Dissertation

Career opportunities

The prospects for health economists are excellent. Healthcare is a booming sector with the greatest number of jobs across the world.

Economics is a widely respected field of study and provides an alternative to an Accounting and Finance degree as it offers similar career opportunities for graduates. You could work in job roles within a range of industries, such as:
Banking, Finance, Accountancy, Business, Government, Consultancy etc.