Higher degrees and training
HDR and training
The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) provides generous higher degree scholarship opportunities for those seeking a career in research or wishing to further their career prospects.
MUCHE also conducts industry training courses. The short courses are specially designed for those looking to gain a better understanding of specific applications of health economics, such as health technology assessment or incorporating health economics into clinical trials.
Scholarships
Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) offers scholarships for suitably qualified individuals to undertake higher degree research scholarships in health economics.
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Macquarie University Australian Pharmaceutical Scholarship (MUAPS) program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for outstanding
higher degree research students seeking to evaluate questions relevant to the pharmaceutical sector, supported by industry-leading
pharmaceutical sector benefactors.
For more information on the program click here
Training
MUCHE provides training in various aspects of health economics for professionals working within the health sector. This page outlines the various courses on offer, with links to further information and how to book.
Our Introduction to health economic evaluation course will run on Friday, May 31 2024. Are you a policymaker, researcher, or work in health and want to know more about health economic evaluation? This in-person one day course will introduce attendees to key concepts used in the economic evaluation of health care interventions and programs and how this information can inform policy decisions.
Educational Tools
MUCHE hosts industry training courses to help healthcare professionals and teaches health economics to Masters of Public Health students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. As part of our teaching, we have developed some tools that may be of assistance to others. Below you will find a teaching resource on calculating quality life-adjusted years.
This page will be updated from time to time as more resources become available.
Quality life-adjusted years.
One of our modules deals with measuring the quality of life-adjusted years, or QALYs. A QALY is a generic measure of disease burden, including both the quality and the quantity of life lived. It is used in economic evaluation to assess the value for money of medical interventions. One QALY equates to one year in perfect health.
