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)

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NCEPH
Friday, 27 Mar 2026
  • Impact story

A snapshot of NCEPH’s direction, strengths and impact in 2025

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Fair recognition for health care consumers involved in research. Image: Adobe Stock
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026
  • News

Consumers involved in health research would receive a standard hourly remuneration rate under a framework developed by NCEPH researchers in partnership with Research Australia. 

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Dr Louise Mitchell and Dr Tamara Butler from Yardhura Walani talking to women about self-collection cervical screening at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service community health day. Image: ANU.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026
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Research reveals that cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will not be eliminated without urgent and targeted action until 2047.

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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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Collaborate with us

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