Epidemiologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists
study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments.
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 practice in universities,
government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations.
Epidemiologists often:
- · Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.
- · Develop and recommend public health policy.
- · Study or research chronic diseases, diseases 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 minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements
for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually
include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or
statistics.
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