My current role

I graduated from The University of Manchester in 2024 with a BSc Economics. Since graduating, I have started my career as a Health Economics Consultant at Perspectum. My role allows me to apply the analytical and economic skills I developed during my degree to healthcare sectors across the world, where evidence can influence decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

In my current role, I work on evidence generation, cost analysis, and broader health economics projects. This involves assessing the value of healthcare interventions, understanding costs and outcomes, and helping communicate evidence in a way that supports decision-making for healthcare systems, clinicians, and other stakeholders. I have also had the opportunity to pursue an MSc in Public Health and Health Economics while I work.

Looking ahead, I am keen to continue building my expertise in health economics, with a particular interest in health economics policy. In the future, I would like to work on projects that influence healthcare decision-making at a broader policy level and help shape how evidence is used to support equitable, efficient, and sustainable healthcare systems.

How my studies have helped me in my role

My Economics course at Manchester prepared me well for my current role. Academically, the degree helped me develop strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, all of which are important in health economics.  Societies and volunteering initiatives that I led and participated in also played an important role in my time at Manchester. Aside from meeting incredible people, it helped me build confidence in my management skills while giving me practical experience in teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Beyond that, The University of Manchester provided valuable career support throughout my time there. I benefited from careers advice, networking opportunities, and guidance on how to explore different career paths. The staff in the Economics department came from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, which made it an invaluable environment to learn in. Being able to seek advice from people with different areas of expertise helped me better understand the range of opportunities available after studying Economics.

Manchester is also a very supportive and diverse environment. Being surrounded by students with different interests and staff with different experiences encouraged discussion and helped me explore the wide range of opportunities that I could pursue after I graduated.

Advice for future students

My advice to offer holders and future students is to stay curious and make the most of the opportunities available to you. Economics can lead to a wide range of careers, so try to explore different sectors, attend careers events, speak to alumni, and learn about roles you may not have considered before.

I would also encourage students not to worry if they do not have a fixed career plan from the beginning. Your interests develop throughout your degree, and that is completely normal. Use your time at university to build skills, ask questions, and gain experience where you can. Most importantly, enjoy your time at Manchester. It is a great place to learn, meet people, and grow both personally and professionally. It’s also an incredibly fun city that I miss very much.

The skills, support, and experiences I gained during my time at university have been invaluable in helping me begin my career, and I look back on my time at the university with real appreciation.

Written by Arushi Garg- BSc Economics 

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