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 outbreak, 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. 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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