The University of Birmingham has a strong tradition in the field of Health Economics, with research and teaching in this field spanning some 30 years.  The Health Economics Unit seeks to inform policy and resource allocation in the NHS and to guide research methodology through undertaking, promoting and facilitating high quality health economics research.

Further, the unit has an extensive teaching and learning programme aimed at building health economics research capacity and providing skills for people working in the health sector.  Our activity in this area incorporates a PhD programme, postgraduate study opportunities at MSc / Diploma level, undergraduate teaching for trainee doctors and economics students, and continuing professional development courses and workshops.