epidemiologists

Epidemiologists

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            They measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of populations and environment. Epidemiologists perform, research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

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

·      Develop and recommend public health policy.

·      Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, diseases 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’s 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 statistic.

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