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Master of Science in Health Economics (STEM) University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Denver, USA

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USD 19878

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

Application Fee

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18 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The M.S. program in Health Economics provides graduate-level training in economics, specifically in the economics of the health care industry. Our M.S. program emphasizes extensive training in mathematical and quantitative analysis, including substantial exposure to applied econometrics, working with large and diverse data sets, and a wide range of statistical software.

  • All our econ programs are classified as STEM fields.
  • The M.S. in Health Economics program can be completed in a few as three semesters.
  • We have many working students in our M.S. program.  All of our M.S. courses are offered at 5:00pm or later on either Mon/Wed or on Tues/Thurs.
  • The M.S. in Helath Economics is an in-person program.  Students cannot complete the degree remotely.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the M.S. degree in Health Economics, students will be able to:

  • Understand the economic approach to studying the healthcare sector, health behaviors, and health outcomes.
  • Understand how different markets function in the health care sector, such as the market for health care, health insurance, health labor (such as physicians and nursing), and pharmaceuticals.
  • Understand the challenges in identifying causal relationships using health data.
  • Use and develop statistical and econometric models, based on economic theory, to analyze various economic issues and make policy recommendations.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 105 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19878

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    22000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.

    International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.

    Scholarship Application Requirement Award Amount or Range Criteria
    Automatic Merit Scholarship No $5,000 - 10,000
    per academic year
    GPA
    Additional Merit Scholarship Yes Up to $8,000
    per academic year
    GPA and scholarship application
    ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship No $1,000 - $5,000
    per academic year
    Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission
    Program-Specific Scholarships Yes $500 - $2,500 Varies
    External Scholarships Yes Varies Varies

     

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