Graduate Diploma in Health Economics (GDipHEcon)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
The Graduate Diploma in Health Economics is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5391
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
Additional application information
Students wishing to commence on a full-time basis in first semester of any year are required to have completed a course equivalent to Intermediate Microeconomics in their Bachelor's degree program.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Economics
Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6570
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5391
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 057061E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics?
The Graduate Diploma in Health Economics offers students from other disciplines the opportunity to acquire fundamental economic concepts and techniques, with an applied focus on the health sector.
What you can study
Some courses are offered at UQ Herston.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
Additional application information
Students wishing to commence on a full-time basis in first semester of any year are required to have completed a course equivalent to Intermediate Microeconomics in their Bachelor's degree program.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
Additional application requirements
Students wishing to commence on a full-time basis in first semester of any year are required to have completed a course equivalent to Intermediate Microeconomics in their Bachelor's degree program.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 057061E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Health Economics
Careers
Employment opportunities exist in the private and public health sectors, especially policy planning, management and administration.
Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the GDipHEcon List comprising -
- #8 from Part A; and
- #8 from Part B.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
