Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically they measure the incidence of disease 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. Epidemiologist often:

·       Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences

·       Develop and recommend public health policy

·       Study or research chronic diseases infectious , 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 math, science, and English. Epidemiologists have as minimum master degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admission into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics

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