First-ever Health Economics Postgraduate Program in Sri Lanka

Course Fee:

• Local Students: LKR 298,500.00
• Foreign Students: $2,000

Master of Health Economics at University of Kelaniya opens doors for ambitious individuals who are engaged in the fields of healthcare, economics and community development especially, doctors, nurses, community researchers, academics, data analysts and project analysts. In addition to the aforementioned degree holders, individuals that hold degrees in other disciplines will also be accepted under the approval of the senate of the University of Kelaniya.

The degree is ideal for professionals looking to progress their careers in health policy, planning and management. The skills that students gain from the degree will enable him/her to integrate health economics into every day of health planning, service reorientation and policy development and implementation. Graduates will have a high level of professional skills and knowledge across the fields of health economics and will be well prepared for rewarding careers in a range of sectors nationally and internationally.

Master of Health Economics degree programme offered by the University of Kelaniya belongs to the level 9 of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework. The degree program is structured across two semesters, each comprising seven course units, collectively accounting for a total of 30 academic credits. The Curriculum is as follows;