Epidemiologist
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 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
Develop and recommend public health policy.
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Study or research chronic diseases , infectious
disease outbreaks , injuries occupation , 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 backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or
statistics
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