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PP5022 Health and Healthcare Policy

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Limited to students studying the Master of Public Policy.

Planned timetable

Mon 2-4pm

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Module coordinator

Prof D A Jaeger

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Module Staff

Prof David Jaeger

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Module description

This module examines health and healthcare policy using causal evidence and microeconomic analysis, with a focus on evaluating how policy interventions affect health outcomes, inequality and welfare. Building on students鈥� preparation in causal inference, cost-benefit analysis and policy ethics, students study the determinants of health, the design of insurance systems, provider incentives, pharmaceutical regulation and behavioural health policies. The module emphasises empirical evaluation of real-world interventions, including preventive policies, insurance expansions, payment reforms and regulatory changes. The module presents the analytical tools needed to critically assess empirical research and to evaluate how institutional design shapes health outcomes and social welfare.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PP5001 AND PASS PP5002 AND PASS PP5003

Assessment pattern

Coursework= 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework= 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour seminar (x10 weeks)

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical understanding of key concepts and institutions in health and healthcare policy, including health measurement, insurance systems, provider incentives and pharmaceutical regulation.
  • Apply causal inference methods to evaluate the impact of health policies, using empirical evidence to assess the effectiveness of preventive interventions, insurance reforms and regulatory changes.
  • Critically assess sources of inequality in health outcomes and access to care, and evaluate policy approaches aimed at reducing disparities.
  • Demonstrate critical understanding of key theoretical frameworks in health economics, including health as investment, moral hazard, adverse selection, provider agency and behavioural models of health.