Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases with in 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 in practice 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 and research chronic diseases, infectious diseases and 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 degree in public health under graduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strobg backgrounds biology, chemistry, mathematics and or statistics.

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