Dr. Peter Ghijben

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Ghijben is an Associate Professor (Research) within the Centre for Health Economics at Monash University, where his academic qualifications span pharmacy and health economics. He serves as the deputy head of the Health Technology Assessment programme, engaging in research that directly informs healthcare funding decisions both in Australia and internationally. His areas of expertise cover healthcare decision-making, cost-effectiveness analysis in conjunction with clinical trials, decision analytic modelling, and healthcare utilisation research. Ghijben's research also explores causal inference using real-world data, health preferences, and price negotiations within health markets. He aligns his research goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, focusing on economic evaluation, decision-making processes, and health technology assessments. Over the last five years, he has actively collaborated on various research projects, aimed at improving health systems and outcomes for diverse populations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.