Buddug Nelson

Buddug Nelson

Buddug Nelson brings over 20 years of clinical and public health experience to her role as Module Tutor on the MSc in Applied Health Economics. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Health Economics and has a background in nursing, public health, and immunisation services.

Her professional experience includes managing large-scale vaccination programmes within a UK health board, as well as leading needs assessments, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives. She has also worked internationally on cervical cancer prevention strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa, applying economic principles to improve health outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Buddug’s combined expertise in clinical delivery and economic evaluation provides students with a grounded understanding of how health economics informs decision-making across diverse healthcare systems. Her teaching draws on both UK and global perspectives, supporting the practical application of theory to real-world challenges in public health and service delivery.