Salary guide
Epidemiologist
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareResearch
- Epidemiologists are key to managing pandemics
Other names this job is known by
- Disease Investigator
- Public Health Scientist
Key responsibilities
- Study patterns and causes of diseases
- Design and conduct epidemiological studies
- Analyse health data and trends
- Advise on disease prevention and control
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in biology, public health, or epidemiology
- Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
- Data analysis and research skills
- Communication and problem-solving
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Epidemiologist
- Research Lead
- Public Health Director
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study biology, public health, or epidemiology
- Complete a relevant degree or postgraduate course
- Gain experience in research or public health
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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