Epidemiologist

                                               Epidemiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of disease within human populations and environments. Specifically they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relater it to different characteristics of populations and environments. Epidemiologist performs research, education, and public public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations and private corporations. Epidemiologist 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 diseases, disease out breaks injuries, occupations, and environmental.

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

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses.

Epidemiologist has, as a minimum master’s degree in public health. Undergrad requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, math, and or statistics.