Dr. Oliver Rivero Arias

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Biography

Oliver Rivero-Arias is a Professor in the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford. He is a Senior Health Economist at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) since November 2013, leading a team of health economists involved in program work that includes conducting economic evaluations and stated-preference studies in maternal and child health. His research also involves estimating long-term healthcare costs associated with prematurity and the successful treatment of fertility issues. He has a robust interest in health valuation and decision-making, having undertaken studies to understand the value of children's health and resource allocation. Oliver has served as an independent member of the UK National Screening Programme and is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal Health Quality Life Outcomes. Prior to his current role, he was with the Health Economics Research Centre from 2002 to 2013, gaining extensive experience in using experimental and observational data, evidence synthesis, and decision-analytic models to inform cost-effectiveness evaluations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Health Economist

2013-11-01 — Present

National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit • Oxford, England

Leading a team of health economists in conducting economic evaluations and studies in maternal and child health.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.