Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of diseases occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practices in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·         Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluation 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 minimum, master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requires 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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