Master in Health Care Evaluation

The tuition fee is 4,638 GBP per year. Applications for the Mar 2027 intake are open until Dec 15, 2026.

Practitioners and researchers who aim to bridge the gap between clinical interventions and real-world health outcomes will find this module essential for sharpening their analytical toolkit. It addresses the critical challenge of ensuring that health care services are not only effective but also efficient, equitable, and delivered with humanity, regardless of whether the setting is a high-, middle-, or low-income country. Participants move beyond theoretical knowledge to engage with the scientific methods required to rigorously test interventions, ranging from novel surgical techniques to pharmaceutical advancements.

Core Evaluative Frameworks

The module emphasizes a multi-dimensional approach to evaluation. You will develop the capacity to design studies that scrutinize health services through four distinct lenses:

• Effectiveness: Determining if the intervention achieves its intended health goal.
• Efficiency: Analyzing cost-effectiveness to ensure value in resource-constrained environments.
• Humanity: Assessing the patient experience and the quality of care delivery.
• Equity: Identifying whether the benefits of an intervention are distributed fairly across populations.

By focusing on specific, discrete interventions rather than large-scale public health programs, students gain a granular understanding of research design, limitations, and practical application. The learning experience combines face-to-face instruction with interactive sessions, ensuring a robust environment for peer discussion and expert critique.