Epidemiologist
Duties and responsibilities:
Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of
diseases within human population 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.
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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 and IB courses) available in
science, math, and English.
Epidemiologists have, as a
minimum, master’s degree 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 statistics.
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