Epidemiologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of disease within human’s populations and environment. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and 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 occurrence.

¨     Develop and recommend public health policy.

¨     Study or research chronic disease, infections disease, disease outbreaks, injures occupation, 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 degree in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.

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No because I would get grossed out if I see a infected injury or cut.