# Epidemiologist

Occupation

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Epidemiologists investigate patterns and causes of disease within populations, designing epidemiological studies and analyzing surveillance data to inform public health policy and interventions. They typically hold graduate degrees in public health and apply biostatistics along with tools like SAS, R, or Python to model disease trends, then communicate findings through scientific writing and reports. Employers include government health agencies, academic institutions, and public health organizations responding to outbreaks or chronic disease trends.

Top skills: [Biostatistics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/biostatistics)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Research Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Research Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-manager)

## Similar roles

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