Undergraduate TAS-BEA311-2023
Economics of Health and Wellbeing
$2,472 $0
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe health and wellbeing issues from an economic perspective.
- Apply economic concepts to analyse healthcare markets and health related issues.
- Use economic concepts to analyse contemporary healthcare policies and demonstrate knowledge of Australia's healthcare system.
- Effectively communicate research.
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- Refer to Mylo for study topics
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Additional requirements
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Economics of Health and Wellbeing applies economic concepts to the study of healthcare and wellbeing from a variety of different perspectives. Students will apply economic principles to study health issues from the perspective of individuals, businesses, healthcare organisations and the government. Students will apply economic principles to insurance markets, study risk, risky behavior and addiction. The role of public policy in the health sector is closely examined. Students will analyse the ways in which health and wellbeing can impact the aggregate macroeconomy.
- Presentation (20%)
- Research Paper (40%)
- Research Proposal (10%)
- Case Studies (30%)
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