Economic Evaluation 1

Subject POPH90093 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Classroom

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture per week
Total Time Commitment: Students will be expected to undertake additional study (i.e. outside the stated contact hours) of two hours for each hour of contact in this subject (i.e. six hours per week on average)

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website.

Coordinator

Dr Arthur Hsueh, Mr Steve Crowley

Contact

Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 0649
Email: ahsueh@unimelb.edu.au

Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject explores the basic concepts, methods and applications of economic evaluation in the health sector (and public health in particular).
Objectives:	On completion of this subject, students should have: • acquired an understanding of the rationale for economic appraisal and its role in health service planning and priority setting; • developed an appreciation of the various techniques for economic appraisal and key issues in protocol design; and • developed the necessary skills to undertake critical appraisal of economic evaluation studies.
Assessment:	Four exercises (5% each), one major essay of up to 3,000 words (50%), one student presentation (15%) and student participation in seminar discussion (15%).
Prescribed Texts:	Drummond et al. Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Services, 3rd Ed. Oxford University Press: 2005. Resources Provided to Students: Additional readings and case studies will be distributed to students in the first week of classes.
Recommended Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Upon completion of this subject a student should obtain the following skills: Critical thinking and analytical skills Finding, evaluating and using relevant information Written communication skills Oral communication skills
Links to further information:	http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:
Related Course(s):	Master of Public Health
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Health Economics && Economic Evaluation Health Program Evaluation Public Health

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