This programme is aimed at health care professionals and managers, as well as new graduates, this programme provides an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy involved in the management of primary health care. This programme is suitable for people currently working in the health care sector (in both the public and private sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry) who wish to improve their understanding of and skills in health economics. It may also be of interest to new graduates who wish to pursue a career in health economics and/or health services research. The MSc Health Economics and Health Policy course: brings together professionals from a vast array of work environments, locations and backgrounds offering the benefit of knowledge and experience sharing; does not ask for an economics first degree; has a wide variety of module options creating a flexible degree to suit your needs; offers modules on a block basis (3 or 5 days) making it easier for you and your employers to manage your study leave.