Epidemiologist job profile

epidemiologist

Everything you need to know

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What do they do?

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Epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of diseases in groups of people

qualifications

You'll usually need a postgraduate degree, either a masters or a PhD in epidimolgy or related subjects.

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professional development

skills needed

For further development, further education is crucial. If you don't already have a Masters or PhD in epidemiology, you may wish to study for one part time.

To become a successful epidimiologist you must acquire many skills. These skills vary from accuracy to excellent oral and written communication skills

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professional bodies

As with all healthcare professions in the UK , to work as an epideminologist you need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council(HCPC). Also join the international epidemiological association

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+ salary overview

SALARY

With experience, salaries can rise to between £31,365 and £37,890 (Band 6). Advanced and senior posts are in the region of £38,890 to £51,668 (Bands 7 to 8a).