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, 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 backgrounds in biology, chemistry,
mathematics, and or statistics.
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