Epidemiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologist studies 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:

•             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, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average salary: $30,000-$50,000

Educational requirement:

Students should take the most challenging high school course (including AP and IB course) available in science, math, and English.

Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master 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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