As an MPhil candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Epidemiology, also known as the MAE program, is a 22-month program that trains the public health leaders of the future. Through the MAE program, scholars undertake a work placement, a short period of intensive coursework, and complete a research thesis.
The MAE program is Australia’s only Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) and is accredited by and part of the international network of Field Training Programs in Epidemiology & Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET). The MAE aims to build a highly skilled epidemiology workforce and strengthen capacity to prepare for, protect from, and respond to communicable disease and other health threats in Australia and our region. Graduates of the MAE have gone on to hold senior positions in health departments in Australia and work for international organisations such as the World Health Organization and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health has run the MAE program since 1991. The program has been extremely successful, producing hundreds of graduates who have each investigated at least one outbreak, established or evaluated a surveillance system and conducted an impactful epidemiological research study. The MAE is committed to supporting Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Scholars.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research;
- Formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge;
- Ensure that research is carried out with integrity and actively promote responsible conduct of research;
- Implement research methodologies relevant to their research questions;
- Demonstrate technical and/or specialist skills relevant to their research focus;
- Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and oral form;
- Demonstrate appropriate collegial and professional behaviour, and safe working practices as required by their specific research focus.
Work Integrated Learning
Placements
All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a major component of the course
Indicative Assessment
- Thesis of up to 60,000 words. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
- ANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of Research Integrity Training, and other requirements. All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles. (0) [LO null]
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Workload
One unit of enrolment is equivalent to 1 week full-time and 2 weeks part-time. It is expected that Candidates will enrol in a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units across the duration of the program.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Prescribed Texts
None.
Assumed Knowledge
To enrol in the course you must be currently enrolled in the Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 1 to 24 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.02083 |
| 2.00 | 0.04167 |
| 3.00 | 0.06250 |
| 4.00 | 0.08333 |
| 5.00 | 0.10417 |
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
| 19.00 | 0.39583 |
| 20.00 | 0.41667 |
| 21.00 | 0.43750 |
| 22.00 | 0.45833 |
| 23.00 | 0.47917 |
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Quarter 1
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 | 01 Jan 2027 | 02 Jan 2027 | 30 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | In Person | N/A |
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4302 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | In Person | N/A |
Quarter 2
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5538 | 01 Apr 2027 | 01 Apr 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | In Person | N/A |
Quarter 3
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6598 | 01 Jul 2027 | 01 Jul 2027 | 30 Sep 2027 | 30 Sep 2027 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9310 | 01 Jul 2027 | 01 Jul 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 31 Dec 2027 | In Person | N/A |
Quarter 4
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9488 | 01 Oct 2027 | 01 Oct 2027 | 31 Dec 2027 | 31 Dec 2027 | In Person | N/A |