About the MSc programme
Based in the Department of Social Policy, the programme is delivered by faculty based in LSE Health. LSE Health is one of the Department’s associated research centres and one of the world’s most highly rated research and teaching centres both for its policy-minded health research and its world-class teaching. Offered in collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology, the programme provides healthcare professionals with a set of tailored courses in health economics, outcomes research and health care management in cardiovascular sciences. Specifically it provides:
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the opportunity, through attendance at intensive two-week sessions, for health care professionals to obtain a formal graduate qualification whilst continuing employment
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teaching by experts at the forefront of research into health economics, outcomes research and health care management
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an international and multidisciplinary environment with links to several specialist research groups based within and outside of the School
With our unique courses tailored for healthcare professionals working in cardiovascular sciences, you will have opportunity to pursue the areas that are most important to your career.
In addition to gaining a theoretical and conceptual understanding of health economics, outcomes research, and management, you will acquire new skills to accelerate or refocus your career.
Applicants with an upper second class honours degree from within any subject background or substantial work experience in the health care arena relating to cardiovascular sciences will be considered.
You should supply one academic and one professional reference to be considered for this programme. If you graduated from your most recent academic study before January 2010 (or before 2011 for applicants for 2016 intake) and no academic references are available, you may supply two professional references. Those students unable to complete the two-year MSc programme may obtain a certificate or diploma.
Programme details
The MSc comprises of eight half unit taught courses spaced over two years and a dissertation. Students will attend LSE for four two-week sessions over the two-year period.
The programme includes a dissertation of up to 5,000 words on a topic of your choice, to be prepared in conjunction with a personal supervisor.
Each course consists of a minimum of 20 hours of contact. Over the course of the MSc, students will have 160 face-to-face contact hours alongside of additional meetings with their tutors and support while off-campus from faculty such as through online revision sessions.
Compulsory courses
(* half unit)
Year one
Year two
During Year two, students will also choose three courses from a range of options. See lse.ac.uk/heomcs for details.
You can find the most up-to-date list of optional courses for Executive MSc Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences in the Programme Regulations section of the current School Calendar.
You must note however that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, some circumstances may cause the School to subsequently change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to circumstances outside of its control. You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee places on its courses. You should visit the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the Updated graduate course and programme information page.
Graduate destinations
This MSc will prepare students to explore new advisory, management, and leadership roles within the health care field. Beyond their current work settings, students will be able to expand their employment opportunities in related sectors including the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, consultancies, government, and non-governmental organisations. Upon graduation, you can expect to take on more responsibility or shift your career focus in the cardiovascular science field.