University of Glasgow

Online Health Technology Assessment MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Online Health Technology Assessment

Technology in the health industry has the potential to prevent, diagnose and treat disease like never before. Out of 25,000 compounds that start in the laboratory, five make it to market and only one recoups what was invested.

Ranked in the top 100 of the world’s universities (QS World University Rankings 2019), the University of Glasgow will arm you with the skills to drive those key decisions in health technology advancement.

Drive innovative healthcare efficiencies

The University of Glasgow is ranked 2nd for medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018), it is home to world leading expertise across an impressive diversity of disciplines with research into processes at every biological level from genes, to cells, organs, individuals, populations, and ecosystems.

The programme places emphasis on practicality, which gives students an edge in the job market - allowing them to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, research and more. Following completion of the programme, you’ll be able to appraise evidence and understand the consequences of technology in order to prioritise its use.

Choose your own path

Through teacher-guided discussions and collaborative peer work, you’ll improve your knowledge and define your area of interest. After completing the core components of the programme, you can opt to focus on more specific, specialised areas such as analytic modelling or qualitative research methods.

These courses have been designed to include the latest academic research and challenges in health technology assessment, and they give you key skills you can apply in your career.

Studying 100% online gives you the flexibility to access our industry-lead teaching and research from anywhere in the world, at any time. By studying online, you will be able to tailor the course around your needs and won’t have to sacrifice your current career in order to pursue a new one. We offer a variety of study options from podcasts, video, live seminars and discussions - whatever helps them learn and achieve their career goals.

What’s more the programme can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. Whether you want to study an MSc, a PgDip or a PgCert, or choose your duration of study between 1 and 6 years; at University of Glasgow you can further your ambitions without compromising your current commitments.


World changers welcome: join us and make your mark


To find out more about the Online Health Technology Assessment MSc/PgDip/PgCert, and for more detailed admissions requirements or how to apply, click here.


The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has a long history of forging some of the world’s greatest thinkers. Whether it’s developing the first foetal ultrasound image or working to eradicate rabies in Africa, we welcome ambitious people to fulfil their lifelong dreams. Inspired by ground-breaking research and innovative digital learning, our online postgraduate programmes will give you the skills you need to change the world.

We are delighted to be in the top 100 of the world's best universities. In addition, Glasgow has recently risen three places to 17th in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. We have a great deal more to be proud about. Here are some of our key highlights:

• University ranked 1st in the Russell Group for teaching – National Student Survey 2018
• Ranked in the top 100 of world’s universities – QS World University Rankings 2019
• First UK university to be rated 5 Stars Plus overall – QS World University Rankings 2019
• Ranked 11th in the UK – The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019
• Member of the prestigious Russell Group for leading UK universities
• Our alumni include the father of economics Adam Smith, Scotland's architect of devolution Donald Dewar and renowned physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin.

To find out more about the Online Health Technology Assessment MSc/PgDip/PgCert, and for more detailed admissions requirements or how to apply, click here.