Certificate in Health Economics & Outcomes Research
| Program Start | Length | Program Cost | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTEMBER | 9 MONTHS | $8,335 | ONLINE |
Why the Tufts HEOR Certificate?
The growing importance of HEOR
Healthcare systems around the world face the challenge of delivering affordable care while achieving the best possible outcomes. In the U.S., where spending is nearly double that of other high-income countries yet outcomes lag, the need for evidence-based decision-making is especially urgent. HEOR addresses this gap by combining economic analysis with clinical data to evaluate healthcare value. HEOR helps payers, providers, and policymakers understand not only the clinical outcomes of treatments, but also their economic and quality-of-life impact—informing smarter, value-driven decisions.
Real-world, decision-ready training
The Tufts HEOR Certificate equips you with applied skills in cost-effectiveness analysis, economic modeling, and outcomes research. These tools can be immediately applied in your current role or used to pivot into new opportunities across healthcare, policy, and industry.
Flexible online format for professionals
Fully online and and mostly asynchronous, the program can fit busy schedules. The HEOR Certificate requires no thesis and no textbook purchases. Students engage in online lectures, active discussion boards, and live webinars while completing practical assignments.
Expert faculty & Tufts CEVR connection
Learn from leading faculty who shape today’s HEOR research and policy through Tufts’ nationally recognized Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR).
Broad career applicability across sectors
Prepare for roles in pharma, biotech, government, consulting, payers, and policy. Whether pivoting, advancing, or specializing, this certificate opens doors throughout healthcare.
Applied learning with real data and cases
Engage in hands-on assignments and case-based learning to graduate with practical experience, confident in solving HEOR challenges.
Who Should Apply?
The program is tailored for:
- Professionals in pharma, biotech, and medical devices
- Clinicians and public health professionals seeking applied HEOR training
- Policy analysts, consultants, and government employees
- Graduate students or degree holders in biomedical, public health, or economic fields
- Career changers entering value-based healthcare roles
Curriculum Highlights
Students gain a strong foundation in:
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
- Health economics and outcomes research methods
- Economic modeling and data interpretation
- Clinical epidemiology and health services research
- Decision-making for policy, pricing, and reimbursement
Admissions & Financial Information
Admissions
The program accepts U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international applicants. Applications are submitted through the GSBS online application system.
Financing Your HEOR Certificate
The total cost of the HEOR Certificate Program is $8,335. Tuition is billed on a semester basis at a per-credit cost of $1,666. Details about tuition, fellowships, and financial aid are available through GSBS Admissions.