Epidemiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologist 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 organisiations, and private corporations. Epidemologist often:

. Work on developing or referring methods of measuring and evaluating disease methods of measure and evaluating disease occurrences.

. Develop and recommend public health policy . Study or research chronic disease, infections disease, 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