Student Comments

"This course could definitely benefit general practitioners in introducing them to the concepts of health economics and the relevance of this subject in their day-to-day work. For example, it could help them become a more effective member of a primary care organisation, to gain a better understanding of why out patient services are configured in such a way in their area, or at least gain a greater understanding of the economics involved around the primary-secondary care interface. I enjoyed the course. It was challenging, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in gaining a greater understanding of health economics. It is ideally suited to fulfil learning needs for general practitioners in this area as part of their wider personal professional development."

"I enjoyed the course, it gave a good introduction into resource allocation decision making from the health purchaser prospective, which is always useful for industrial employees. The course was well run and gave a good introduction to health economics and enabled me to confidently lead my companies response to a NICE HTA appraisal."

"I thought the certificate course was excellent - The course gave me a good insight into important issues in health economics. The discussions with the tutors and other students, who came from a wide range of backgrounds, really embedded the knowledge in clinical practice."

"I began the course because of my growing need to understand the economic arguments used in the introduction of new medicines into the NHS. This course met my need easily with a good balance of directed distance learning and truly multi-disciplinary group teaching."

"Comprehensive distance learning materials provided. Very well-organized and concepts where presented clearly and logically. Not over the top but rather just the right amount of information with suggested readings given if one would like to know more. Highly recommended."

"Having just started work in workforce planning at the Scottish Government, the course helped me understand and apply health economic principles to develop the workforce models used for planning a more efficient health care delivery for NHS Scotland. Both the lecturers and materials were of a high standard and easy to understand. It was also an opportunity to learn how others were applying health economics in their work areas."