Economic Methods in Health Technology Assessment

TGS-2024050093

Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SPH)

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Objectives

This course aims to provide an applied introduction to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) research in order to enable students to begin conducting their own research and/or to understand research conducted by others. Basic principles of conducting HTA and modelling techniques will be covered. Examples of economic analyses that have been used in all stages of HTA research, starting with conceptualizing HTA studies, to cost-effectiveness of particular health technologies, to budget impact will be included. Students will also gain the expertise to critically evaluate economic evaluations, and use the evaluation results to inform decision-making in healthcare policy and resource allocation.



Who Should Attend

Healthcare providers, analysts from biomedical industry, researchers and programme evaluators from private and public agencies working on health.




Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree• Relevant public health related work experience• Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case by case basis, subject to approval• Prior knowledge of basic statistics




Class Schedule

Wednesday (6:00PM - 9:00PM)




Tutorial Schedule

No Tutorial




Lesson Delivery

Classroom facilitated training hours : 39 hrs




Full Fees (before GST)

S$7646.00




Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding



International Participant Singapore Citizen 39 years old or younger Singapore Citizen 40 years or older eligible for MCES Singaporean PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Full Programme Fee S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00 S$7646.00
SSG Funding *
Eligible for Claim Period 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2027
- S$5352.20 S$5352.20 S$5352.20 S$5352.20
Nett Programme Fee S$7646.00 S$2293.80 S$2293.80 S$2293.80 S$2293.80
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$688.14 S$206.44 S$206.44 S$206.44 S$206.44
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Incl. GST S$8334.14 S$2500.24 S$2500.24 S$2500.24 S$2500.24
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Scheme - - S$1529.20 - S$1529.20
Total Nett Programme Fee, Incl. GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$8334.14 S$2500.24 S$971.04 S$2500.24 S$971.04
*   Learners must pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to availability.

** Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.

Last updated: 06 March 2025

Upcoming Course Dates
TBC

Delivery Mode**
Face-to-Face

Course Code
SPH5412

Funding Type
SSG Funding
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Alumni eVoucher (L3)

Type
Modular Course

Stacks/ Bundles to
NA

Audit/Graded
Graded

Area of Interest
Healthcare & Medicine