Health Economics and Outcomes Research

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Master of Science (MSc) in HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH

MASTER’S DIRECTOR – Prof. dr. ANCA DANA BUZOIANU

DURATION – 1 YEAR (2 semesters)

CREDITS – 60 ECTS

ORGANIZATIONAL FORM – full-time

PLACES AVAILABLE  – 15

TEACHING LANGUAGE – English

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

You can apply in one of two ways:

  1. Online by emailing master.medicina@elearn.umfcluj.ro.
  2. In person at the Faculty of Medicine (Str. Gh. Marinescu, no. 23, ground floor, room 2).

Minimal documents required to qualify for admission process:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement (for graduates before the 2025 class) OR Graduation Certificate and Transcript (for 2025 graduates).
  2. Identity Card (copy and original). For in-person applications, you must show the original for verification. For online applications, a color scan of the original is required.

The full application dossier will be completed subsequently (see full list at the end of this page).

For online applications, all required documents must be scanned and compiled into a single PDF file. The file should be saved with your name and the name of the master’s program you are applying for (HEOR).

 

ADMISSION:

Will take place onsite and online (on request) on Monday, September 22 2025, 11AM – details to be further communicated.

 

FEES AND TUITION

The admission exam fee is 500 lei.

How to Pay the Application Fee

You have two options for paying the application fee:

  1. In Person: Pay by cash or card at the Dean’s Office Cashier’s desk (Str. L. Pasteur, no. 6). The hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
  2. Bank Transfer: Use the following bank details to make a transfer. It is crucial to list your full name on the payment order, not the name of the person making the payment. The payment description should be “First Name, Last Name + ADMISSION MASTER MEDICINE 2025.”
    • Beneficiary: UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINĂ ŞI FARMACIE “IULIU HAŢIEGANU”
    • Tax Code (CUI/CIF): 4288047
    • Bank: TREZORERIA CLUJ
    • Address: STR. VICTOR BABEȘ, NR. 8, CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMÂNIA
    • IBAN: RO43TREZ21620F330800XXXX
    • Purpose: TAXA ÎNSCRIERE ADMITERE MASTERAT
    • Candidate’s Name: (Your Full Name)

If you are admitted to a tuition-based spot, the annual tuition fee for any master’s program is 3,000 lei. This can be paid in two equal installments: the first in October 2025 and the second in February 2026.

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, OBJECTIVES:

Master’s Programme for Changing Health Systems

Starting in 2025, the Faculty of Medicine introduces a new and timely master’s programme in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR).

The healthcare sector is growing more complex. New treatments, limited budgets, and diverse patient needs make informed, evidence-based decision-making more important than ever. This programme will prepare students to contribute directly to improving healthcare policy and practice through rigorous research and economic analysis.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the programme is tailored for busy individuals through a hybrid learning format. This enables students to balance work and study by combining in-person classes with online learning.

Why study HEOR at UMFIH?

You will learn from leading national and international experts, who are not only respected scholars but also active professionals working in health systems, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and research organisations.

This connection to real-world practice ensures that our students receive up-to-date, relevant knowledge that can be applied immediately in their careers.
In addition, this is the first year of the programme, providing students with the opportunity to be part of a pioneering cohort that will help shape the future of HEOR education in Romania and beyond.

 

TARGET GROUP:

This programme is intended for professionals and graduates from fields such as medicine, pharmacy, public health, economics, sociology, administrative sciences (e.g., political science), and statistics who are interested in contributing to evidence-based healthcare and public policy.

It is particularly suited for:

  • Health professionals seeking to integrate economic evidence into clinical and policy decisions
  • Employees in health insurance or pharmaceutical companies aiming to advance their expertise in market access, reimbursement, or policy
  • Researchers and analysts working in academia, governmental institutions, or think tanks
  • Graduates looking to enter the field of health economics and outcomes research.

 

CURRICULUM

The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects to give students a complete view of health economics and outcomes research, including:

  • Foundations of outcomes research and comparative health systems
  • Epidemiology, statistics, and data analysis
  • Health programme planning and evaluation
  • Social determinants of health
  • Health systems financing and regulation
  • Pharmaceutical policy and economics
  • Health impact and technology assessment
  • Advanced research methods and modelling
  • Ethics, academic integrity, and dissertation writing

Practical work is a key element of the programme. Students will apply what they learn through case studies, real-world projects, and a supervised dissertation, ensuring that learning goes beyond theory.

Who should enroll?

  • Graduates will be prepared for careers in:
  • Health authorities and ministries
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
  • Health insurance organisations
  • Regulatory agencies
  • Research institutes and universities
  • International health organisations

 

SKILLS:

Students will be equipped with the skills to support informed decision-making, enhance healthcare delivery, and lead research projects at national and international levels, including:

  • Ability to critically evaluate clinical and economic evidence
  • Understanding of national and international health systems
  • Basic skills in statistical analysis and health data interpretation
  • Understanding of economic modelling and cost-effectiveness analysis
  • Knowledge of regulatory environments and reimbursement systems
  • Research design and academic writing proficiency
  • Strategic communication of scientific findings to diverse stakeholders

 

QUALIFICATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be awarded a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Economics and Outcomes Research.

This qualification prepares students for diverse career paths in:

  • Government and public health institutions
  • Market access and policy departments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • Health insurance and managed care organisations
  • Consulting firms and contract research organisations
  • International agencies (EMA, WHO, OECD, EU bodies)
  • Academic and research institutions.

Graduates will be equipped to lead and support health policy design, cost-effectiveness evaluations, value-based pricing strategies, and outcomes-focused research, both in Romania and internationally.

Full dossier for admission:

  1. An application folder.
  2. Application Form 2025-2026.
  3. GDPR Consent Form for personal data processing.
  4. Personal Declaration stating you have not previously completed a state-funded master’s program.
  5. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement (for graduates before the 2025 class) OR Graduation Certificate and Transcript (for 2025 graduates).
  6. Birth Certificate (copy and original). For in-person applications, you must show the original for verification. For online applications, a color scan of the original is required.
  7. Identity Card (copy and original). For in-person applications, you must show the original for verification. For online applications, a color scan of the original is required.
  8. Marriage Certificate (if applicable – copy and original). For in-person applications, you must show the original for verification. For online applications, a color scan of the original is required.
  9. 4 passport-size photos (3/4). If you apply in person, submit these with your application. If you apply online, you will need to physically submit the photos during the first week of October 2025 if you are admitted.
  10. Curriculum Vitae (Europass format).
  11. Medical Certificate from your family doctor confirming your physical and psychological fitness for the program.
  12. English Language Proficiency Certificate at a minimum of B2 level.
  13. Letter of Motivation.
  14. Student Status Certificate (if you are currently enrolled in another program in parallel).
  15. Certificate from a previous master’s program (if applicable), specifying if it was state-funded or a tuition-based program.
  16. Proof of exemption from the application fee (if applicable). This could be a certificate from the workplace of a parent who is active or retired teaching staff or auxiliary teaching staff in the education system, or an employee of UMF “Iuliu Haţieganu”.
  17. Death Certificate of a parent who worked in the education system (if applicable – copy and original). For in-person applications, you must show the original for verification. For online applications, a color scan of the original is required.
  18. Proof of payment for the admission fee.

 

Bibliography

  1. https://lib.zu.edu.pk/ebookdata/Public Health/Health Economics_ An Introduction to Economic Evaluation.pdf
  2. Kobelt, G. (2013). Health Economics: An Introduction to Economic Evaluation (3rd ed.). London: Office of Health Economics. ISBN: 978-1-899040-44-5