Career pathways / Health Economist
How to become a Health Economist
Health economists decide what a health system can afford — cost-effectiveness analysis, benefit-package design, pricing negotiations. HTA agencies, ministries and pharma all hire against the same scarce quantitative skill set.
Who hires this role
Employer types: health ministry · HTA agency · pharma · consultancy
Representative employers: NICE · WHO · IQVIA · World Bank Health
Knowledge structure
Derived from the fields that feed this career — what the role actually draws on.
What to study
Scholarships that fund this path
Schemes linked to the fields above in our verified database.
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Frequently asked questions
What degree do you need to become a Health Economist?
Most Health Economist roles typically expect at least a master's degree.
What should I study to become a Health Economist?
Master's fields that lead to a Health Economist career include: Health Economics.
Who hires Health Economists?
Health Economists work mainly in health ministry, HTA agency, pharma, consultancy, with representative employers such as NICE, WHO, IQVIA, World Bank Health.
Are there scholarships for this career path?
Yes — 2 scholarships in our database link to the fields that lead to a Health Economist career.
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