Epidemiologist
Duties and
responsibilities:
Epidemiologist
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 environment. Epidemiologist
perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government
agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. 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 environment.
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.
Epidemiologist
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 backgrounds in biology, chemistry,
mathematics, and or statistics.
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