Epidemiologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically they measure the incidence occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of population 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 measure and evaluating disease occurrences.

·    Develop and recommend public health policy.

·    Study or research chronic disease, infectious diseases, 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 1B courses) available in science, math and English.

Epidemiologists have as minimum, master 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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