Epidemiologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of
disease within human populations and environments. Specifically, they, measure the
incidence of disease occurrence and relate to it 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:
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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 disease, 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 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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