Epidemiologists

   Duties and responsibilities:

       Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics and population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organization, 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 outbreaks, injuries,                      occupation, and environments.

  Average salary: $30,000-$50,000

   Educational requirements:

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

      Epidemiologists have as a minimum, master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.   

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