Epidemiologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists
study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and
environment. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and
relate it to different characteristics of populations and environments.
Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practices in
universities, government
agencies, international
organizations, and Private Corporation. Epidemiologist often:
· Work on developing or refining
methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.
· Develop and recommend public health policy.
· Study or research chronic diseases,
infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and
environments.
Average Salary:
$30,000-$50,000
Educational
Requirements:
Students
should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB
courses) available in science, math, and English.
Epidemiologists
have, as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate
requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by
schools but usually include strong background in biology, chemistry,
mathematics, and or statistics.
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