M.Sc. HETA

Background

Overview of the course

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is rapidly expanding its scope for evidence-based policy decision making. New interventions and technologies are constantly being developed and refined but their impacts on health, and implications for health systems, are not always clear. HTA is a systematic and multidisciplinary evaluation of the properties of health technologies and interventions covering both their direct and indirect consequences. It is a transparent and accountable process that can be used by decision makers and other stakeholders to support the decision-making process in health care at the policy level by providing evidence about given technologies It has been described as a bridge that connects the world of research to that of policy making. 

While on one hand there is a growing need to conduct quality HTA studies to support healthcare policy decisions we realize on other hand the paucity of trained human resources to undertake such studies and limited HTA training facilities and courses being offered in the country. Hence a need to initiate a formal post graduate level specialized degree programme in HTA has been realized to bridge this gap.

The M.Sc programme in Health Economics and Technology Assessment (HETA) aims to provide training to nurture young minds with a critical understanding of the processes of HTA who can assess and evaluate economic, social and ethical aspects of different health interventions, health technologies and their impact on health policy. The programme objectives are to provide the students a broad understanding of the core areas of health economics and health technology assessment through experiential learning using real-world examples, emphasizing India specific case studies and its comparisons with other countries.

Course duration

The course is divided into 4 (four) semesters over a period of 2 (two) years

Eligibility:

1. Bachelor degree in medicine, economics, health and allied/Life sciences
2. Medical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH (BAMS, BNYS,
3. BUMS, BSMS, BHMS) graduates of four-year degree programs in Veterinary/Nursing Sciences,Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, or students with an undergraduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Economics

Selection process:

Application form and other supporting documents may be submitted online at the Martin Luther University (MLCU) website: http://admissions.mlcuniv.in/.

Number of students per year will be 8-10.

Course delivery

Pedagogy: Lectures, practicum, field work, assignments and projects

Assessment: Seminars, Assignments, Class tests. Assessment will be based on team work as well as individual participation. Additionally, there is a Dissertation in the 4^th semester.

Career prospects

This programme will equip the graduates with comprehensive knowledge, subject specific expertise, specialized skills and a supporting network to sculpt their career in health economics and technology assessment. The graduates will be technically-competent with an adequate understanding of HTA processes and skills required to conduct evidence-based planning to strengthen the health system and conduct relevant research studies necessary to inform policies in India.

Total Fee:

₹4,39,480 for the entire course.
For more information kindly visit the MLCU website at https://www.mlcuniv.in/
Partial scholarships may be available for candidates from SC/ST and or economically challenged backgrounds.