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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,
international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists
often:
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| 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 public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics. |
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| For More Information: | |
| American Public Health Association
1015 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005-2605 (202) 789-5600 comments@apha.org |
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| Association for Professionals in Infection
Control and Epidemiology
P.O Box 79602 Baltimore, MD 21279-0502 APICinfo@apic.org |
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