This Masters degree reflects the multidisciplinary nature of health technology assessment and follows a flexible, innovative and applied curriculum. You will acquire career-advancing skills in epidemiology, statistics, health economics and health technology assessment. A background in health or medicine is not required and we welcome applications from other academic disciplines. The MSc in HTA is unique within Scotland and is one of only a few programmes like this worldwide.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
• PgDip 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

Core courses

• Health technology assessment: policy and principles
• Introduction to statistical methods
• Introduction to epidemiology.

Optional courses (three to be taken)

• Decision analytic modelling for HTA
• Economic evaluation
• Further epidemiology and statistics
• Health economics
• Qualitative research methods for HTA.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in HTA programme establish careers within pharmaceutical and medical device companies as well as with HTA agencies in the UK and internationally. Career opportunities also include advisory and advocacy roles in government, academic and research positions.

Academic entry requirements

You should normally have a 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant quantitative subject. In exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to those with a relevant professional qualification who have experience in the field of health technology assessment.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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