Epidemiologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Epidemiologists of disease within human population
and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of different
characteristics of population and environment. Epidemiologists perform research,
education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies,
international organization, and Private Corporation. Epidemiologists 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, occupation, and environments.
Average Salary: $30,000-$50,000
Educational Requirements:
Students should take the most challenging
high school courses available in science, math, and English.
Epidemiologists have, as a minimum. Master’s
degree 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 statistics.
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