Dr. Olivier Wouters

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Olivier Wouters is an Assistant Professor in Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) where he directs the master’s degree in Global Health Policy. He holds visiting faculty appointments at Brown University and Harvard University. Olivier's research and teaching focus on the international aspects of pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and policies, particularly regarding their influence on the availability and affordability of medicines across different countries. He has published extensively in leading health policy and medical journals, including the BMJ, JAMA, Health Affairs, The Lancet, and the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2021, he received the LSE Excellence in Education Award for his outstanding contribution to teaching and leadership. Olivier holds a master’s degree in health economics and a PhD in health policy from LSE, as well as an undergraduate degree in international relations from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Olivier teaches courses on pharmaceutical economics and global access to medicines.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.