The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne advances population health through research, education and the development of innovative methods to understand disease patterns, analyse complex health data and address public health challenges.
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a newly established academic department within the Melbourne School of Public Health. Bringing together expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics and related disciplines, we advance research, teaching and methodological innovation to improve population health. Our work examines patterns and determinants of health and disease and develops and applies quantitative methods to address complex public health challenges.
Learn, apply, and lead in Public Health
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Study an undergraduate Major in Public Health and Epidemiology
An undergraduate major in public health and epidemiology can lead to several career pathways, including medicine, public health practitioner and epidemiologist
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Graduate Study in Epidemiology
Develop specialist knowledge and skills in epidemiology to investigate patterns of health and disease and contribute to public health research, policy and practice.
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Graduate Study in Biostatistics
Build expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods for analysing health data and supporting high-quality medical and public health research.
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Honours
Explore our honours study opportunities and develop your public health research skills.
Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical Health Research
The Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) Hub brings together expertise in biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, health economics, health informatics, clinical trials and co-design to support high-quality clinical and health research. MISCH supports researchers across the research lifecycle, from study design and grant development through to implementation, analysis and translation.
