Epidemiology
The study and investigation of factors contributing to the spread of diseases causing numerous health-related issues, or impact of these diseases in a particular area is called Epidemiology. The professionals’ experts in the field of epidemiology are called epidemiologists. They study and analyze how the disease has occurred and what are the reasons responsible for it. All the data and available information is used by the Epidemiologist to strategize the various stages of its prevention and cure. The Epidemiologists are employed in public sector departments as Statisticians to find patterns related to health problems. These professionals work under two categories; Researchers and Clinical professionals. While Research Epidemiologists investigate to plan a road map to eradicate or control infectious diseases, Clinical Epidemiologists deal with consulting roles at hospitals and health centres guiding the health professionals on infectious diseases and giving solutions to put off illnesses.
Role Desciption
Collecting and garnering detailed information about medicines and healthcare, carrying out detailed research, analyzing data and gathering medical and health-related information, and conducting in-depth research are some of the significant of KRAs of Epidemiologists. They also plan, design and execute strategies for the treatment of the public. They also take initiatives from time-to-time to promote public health depending on research data and analysis. Also, it is their responsibility to develop and improve public health strategies and methods.
Eligibility
Route to Epidemiology Profession
- 10+2 with Science Stream (preferred PCB combination)
- MBBS/BDS/MOT/MPT/BVS/AYUSH/Engineering/Pharmacy/Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Nursing/ Veterinary Sciences for 3-5 years, or Bachelors in Public Health for 3 years, or Bachelors Degree in Sociology/Economics/Psychology/Nutrition/Anthropology/Social Work
- Masters of Public Health/ M.Sc. Biostatistics and Epidemiology for 2 years, or Masters of Public Health for 2 years
- Ph. D. in chosen specialisation
Significant Statistics
- 50% in English in 10+2 is a must for admission to colleges
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Opportunity to work with people in close vicinity.
- Lucrative job prospects.
- Chance to serve mankind by contributing to the prevention of diseases.
Cons
- Intensive study and research is required.
- Most of the time is consumed in data collection and analyses
Leading Professions
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Infection Control Epidemiologist
They research, supervise, and study various infectious diseases. Also, they guide and educate policymakers and the public on various diseases and develop strategies for their eradication.
18.0LPA
Supervisory Epidemiologist
These professionals are mainly responsible for a supervisory roles like managing personnel, balancing budgets, etc., and are concentrated towards pharmaceutical development, communicable disease, substance abuse, and so on.
10.0LPA
Disaster Epidemiologist
Their work is focused on sensitive and infectious diseases, environmental health, occupational health, mental health, behavioral health, chronic diseases, and injuries to provide situational awareness. Assist in eradicating the illnesses and gather information about the number of deaths and injuries due to disasters.
8.0LPA
Molecular Epidemiologist
Molecular Epidemiologists try to comprehend how the contact between genetic traits and environmental exposures leads to a particular disease. These professionals understand the molecular outcomes and insinuations of diet, environmental exposure and lifestyle.
6.0LPA
Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist
They study the reason, impact, and spread of substance abuse condition in the society and carry out research on the impact of pharmaceuticals on mankind’s health and functioning, along with tracking of social habits that may lead to further spread of the disease.
12.0LPA
Veterinary Epidemiologist
These professionals cater to the diseases occurring in animals. They carry out research on kind of disease, its effects, and the possibility of disease getting transferred to humans and other animals, their treatments and control.
4.0LPA
Academic Epidemiologists
They can teach in schools or colleges. School teachers need to pursue a Bachelor of Education and for colleges epidemiologists must clear the UGC-NET entrance exam. They closely work with students looking for a career in community service
6.0LPA
Community Health workers
They are responsible for guiding and teaching the general public on the significance of healthy behaviors and execution of public health strategies
3.0LPA
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Career Path
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3 Steps
Skills
Recruitment Area
Hospitals ,
Pharmaceutical Companies ,
Universities and Colleges ,
Offices and laboratories of the health department .
Recruiters
PGI ,
Cipla ,
Sun Pharma ,
Patanjali ,
Dabur ,
ICMR ,
CRI ,
AIIHPH ,
Indian Association of Epidemiologists ,
National Centre for Disease Control .
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- 3 Steps
Skills Needed
Exams and Tests
Recruitment Area
Hospitals ,
Pharmaceutical Companies ,
Universities and Colleges ,
Offices and laboratories of the health department .
Recruiters
PGI ,
Cipla ,
Sun Pharma ,
Patanjali ,
Dabur ,
ICMR ,
CRI ,
AIIHPH ,
Indian Association of Epidemiologists ,
National Centre for Disease Control .
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