2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECN3010 Introduction to the Economic Evaluation of Health
10 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Daniel Howdon
Email: D.Howdon@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisites
| LUBS1950 | Economic Theory & Apps 1 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Developed countries spend a considerable proportion of their GDP on health care technologies. This module considers how health care interventions can be assessed using economic tools to improve the efficiency of health care systems. By introducing relevant concepts and controversies within economic evaluation, the module complements HECN2010 (Introduction to Health Economics) to provide an introduction to health economics as a sub-discipline.Objectives
At the end of this module, students will demonstrate a critical understanding of alternative types of economic analysis as applied to health care. The relative strengths of cost-benefit and cost-utility/cost-effectiveness analyses will be considered within the module, alongside contemporary controversies in economic evaluation.Learning outcomes
- Economic evaluation in health care
- Selection of appropriate framework for analysis
- Valuation of health
- QALYs as heath utilities
Syllabus
Outline of methods of economic evaluation, with specific reference to health. Specific topics to be covered: types of economic evaluation; the theoretical basis of alternative methods, including approaches to opportunity cost; economic modelling and controversies in economic evaluation; the use of cost-effectiveness information in practice.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 10.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 73.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 17.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
The module will use a reading list of standard texts within health economics, using both textbooks and journal articles. Given the often contentious nature of rationing in health care, students will be encouraged to follow contemporaneous debate surrounding particular resource allocation decisions. Whilst not assessed, the VLE will be encouraged as a forum for debate; both multiple choice questions and worked examples of problems will be provided as formative assessments.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored using weekly online self-assessment questions based on the lecture and the recommended reading. Practical exercises will allow students to assess their progress in obtaining skills.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2500 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by assessed coursework.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 03/11/2020 13:53:28
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