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

A prominent No Smoking Sign amidst the lush greenery
Monday, 18 May 2026
  • News

A coalition of health organisations and individual health experts has come together to Unmask Big Tobacco ahead of World No Tobacco Day.

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Nineteen Pacific health professionals have begun advanced epidemiology training
Thursday, 07 May 2026
  • News

Nineteen Pacific health professionals have begun advanced epidemiology training—supported in part by the Australian National University’s Pac-EVIPP+ program—to strengthen local capacity for evidence-based public health practice across the region.

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Suicide disclosure
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026
  • Research story

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44, yet many people experiencing suicidal thoughts don’t disclose how they're feeling. ANU researchers want to understand why.

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Research projects

Meet our experts specialised in various areas of population health.

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Our impact

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