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:
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Work on developing or
refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.
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Develop and recommend public
health policy.
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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
background in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.
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