ANU National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

Welcome to the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) is a highly collaborative, engaged, interdisciplinary Research School that seeks to improve population health and wellbeing in Australia, regionally and throughout the world to ensure that people can thrive.

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Undergraduate degrees

Undergraduate degrees

Join us in a research-intensive, final year of study that will provide you with skills and experience to enable you to excel in a research career in health or science.

Bachelor of Health Science
Honours year

Master degrees

Master degrees

Improve the population’s health through discovery, education and the translation of research into health policy and practice.

Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology
Master of Public Health

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PhD & MPhil

Uncover new knowledge in your chosen health discipline from a wide range of areas through the completion of a supervised research project.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Latest news

GOARN expert Sera Ngeh with Vanuatu's Director for Public Health Services Dr Jenny Stephen during her deployment to provide risk communication and community engagement (RCCE support). Image: Nancy Wong/WHO
Friday, 04 Sep 2026
  • Alumni
  • Career story

When Sera Ngeh first set foot in Tonga, she had no idea the Pacific would become a defining part of her career. Now she works as an international public health professional across the Pacific region, supporting countries to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

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Nicole Chatfield at the Kulay Kalingka study launch in Condobolin, July 2023. Photo: Pew Pew Studio
Wednesday, 02 Sep 2026
  • Impact story
  • Research story

The history of Indigenous health research in Australia is deeply entwined with practices that were often extractive, exploitative and driven by non-Indigenous agendas. Now, Yardhura Walani and the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics are leading the way to change that.

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Dr Andini Pramono presented ‘Assessing Infant Feeding Practices’ during World Breastfeeding Week. Image: Supplied
Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026
  • News

NCEPH researchers are examining how data and evidence can help strengthen breastfeeding support and reduce gaps in access to care.

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Research projects

Meet our experts specialised in various areas of population health.

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Our impact

Explore how we're making a difference in people's lives.

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