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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