EPIB 528 Economic Evaluation of Health Programs (3 credits)

Offered by: Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

Administered by: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Overview

Epidemiology & Biostatistics : Concepts and methods used to carry out economic evaluations of health programs and interventions, including public health interventions, pharmaceuticals, and other health care interventions. Includes topics such as calculation of unit costs, measurement of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and assessment of uncertainty in cost-effectiveness analysis.

Terms: Fall 2009

Instructors: Latimer, Eric A (Fall)

  • No prior background in economics is required.
  • Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
  • Restriction: Open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates from all departments.
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