ECON30023 Health Economics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
Is ECON30023 hard?
ECON30023: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Economics applied to health and health care: market failures, government's role and Australia's system.
After it you can
- Analyse patients, doctors and insurers with economic tools
- Discuss Australia's main health programs and debates
- Know the main empirical methods in the field
What you need first
ECON20002 and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003)
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Participation 10%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30023 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON30023?
- Needs ECON20002 and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003).
- Does ECON30023 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Participation 10%, Final exam 60%.
- Can I take ECON30023 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ECON30023?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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