Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study 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, internal 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 diseases, disease 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 degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into your public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or statistics.

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I think I would like to be in this field because I feel I can help many people in rural countries to better understand their health in that environment.