Epidemiologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologist studies the frequency and distribution of
diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measured
the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics
or populations and environments. Epidemiologist performs research, education,
and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international
organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologist often:
v Work
on developing or refining methods or measuring and evaluating disease
occurrences.
v Develop
and recommend public health policy.
v 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.
Epidemiologist has, as a minimum, master’s degrees in
public health. Undergraduates’ 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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