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P O S T G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3
THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
COUrSE CODE: SALI7101/8101
COUrSE TITLE: SPECIALISED rESEArCH METHODS
NO. OF CrEDITS: 3
COUrSE DESCrIPTION: This course will consist of selected
qualitative and quantitative research methods which the
candidate may have to use in his / her research. The student
will be exposed to the use of computer programmes written
for the selected methods. Students will be required to submit
a research paper utilising one or more of the research methods
taught in the course.
HEU, CENTrE FOr
HEALTH ECONOMICS
POSTg M.PHIL / PH.D IN HEALTH
ECONOMICS
INTrODUCTION
The HEU, Centre for Health Economics, formerly the Health
Economics Unit, was established in 1995 as one of the research
clusters in the Department of Economics at The University of
the West Indies, St. Augustine. The HEU, is engaged in research,
teaching, training and projects in the field of Health Economics
and related areas. The work and research interests of the HEU
can be categorized into the following areas:
• Health Care Financing and Health Sector Reform;
• Health System Performance, Health Policy Evaluation and
Health Impact Assessment;
• Equity in Health and Health Care;
• Social Security and Social Policy Reform; and
• Economic Planning, Fiscal Policy and Economic
Development.
One of the main objectives of the HEU is to make a substantial
contribution to the quality of life of the people of the Caribbean
and, as such, its work focuses on issues and concerns relevant to
small developing countries.
The HEU currently offers the M.Phil and Ph.D degree programmes
in Health Economics.
OBjECTIVES OF THE PrOgrAMMES: M.Phil and Ph.D
DEgrEES IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
The M.Phil and Ph.D programmes are primarily researchoriented
degrees and offer candidates the avenue to develop
their skills in a number of areas
On completion of the degree programme, candidates will be
able to:
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the research topic;
• Utilize appropriately the relevant research methodologies
and techniques;
• Critically analyze and independently evaluate the literature
and material related to the area of study;
• Contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the
subject.
In addition to the above, the Ph.D candidates will be able to:
• Produce and defend a thesis that is adjudged to be the
result of original research and an addition to knowledge
and to be worthy of publication.
ADMISSION rEqUIrEMENTS
The requirements for entry to the M.Phil and Ph.D degree
programmes will be guided by The University of the West Indies’
Regulations for Graduate Diplomas and Degrees of the Board of
Graduate Studies and Research (BGSR).
M.Phil in Health Economics
Candidates seeking admission to the M.Phil programme should
hold a Bachelor’s degree (Upper Second Class Honours or
above) or its equivalent, unless the Campus Committee in any
particular case otherwise decides.
Candidates who are registered for a taught Master’s degree may
apply after a period of one Semester for transfer of registration
to the M.Phil programme if, in the opinion of the Director of
the HEU, the candidates have shown evidence of having the
qualifications necessary for writing the thesis for the M.Phil.
The general regulations specified by the BGSR will apply to the
M.Phil degree programme in Health Economics.
Ph.D. in Health Economics
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D programme should
hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from an approved
University with a specialty in the area of study.
Candidates who are registered in the M.Phil degree programme
and have met the requirements for upgrading may register for
the Ph.D programme as specified by the BGSR.
Candidates possessing such other qualifications and experience
as the BGSR may approve.
Applicants to both the M.Phil and Ph.D degree programmes
are also required to submit appropriate research proposals in
the areas they wish to pursue, which will be considered by the
HEU’s Selection Committee. Applicants may also be required
to attend an interview prior to being accepted. A decision on
the eligibility and acceptance of candidates will be made by the
HEU’s Selection Committee for approval by the BGSR.
STrUCTUrE OF THE DEgrEE PrOgrAMMES
In both the MPhil and Ph.D programmes, candidates will be
required to undertake in-depth research in the area of study
and to write a dissertation (M.Phil) or thesis (Ph.D) in-line with
The University’s Regulations.
M.Phil Degree
M.Phil candidates are required to read for courses totaling a
minimum of six credits at the graduate level.
Candidates enrolled for the M.Phil degree must satisfactorily
complete at least two research seminars, to be convened by the
Director of the HEU, prior to the submission of the M.Phil thesis.