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    Associate Degree Programs in Epidemiology

    An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded by a university upon completion of a two-year program of study. This certification is considered to be a higher qualification than a general education development degree, but a lower qualification than a bachelor’s degree.

    What is an associate degree in epidemiology? Students in this program study the causes, effects and patterns of diseases and health conditions within a given population. Epidemiology pinpoints and analyzes risks associated with diseases in order to shape and improve preventative healthcare. As such, it influences health-related policy decisions and impacts clinical practice. Epidemiologists focus on the collection, analysis and interpretation of data to help develop effective medical research methods. Such a program will typically involve courses in various specific aspects of epidemiology, including chronic diseases, infectious diseases, case studies, prevention methods and health risk behaviors in different age groups.  Curriculum regarding biostatistics and statistical computing is also often involved.

    Epidemiology is an important medical field, and it is constantly growing and developing. Becoming an epidemiologist will open up many possibilities for employment as new research is conducted and new issues require attention.

    The cost of studying epidemiology can be dependent on different factors such as location, length of the program and the prestige of the school. It is best to contact the school you wish to attend to learn about tuition information.

    Epidemiologists might work in many settings. Their job may involve field work as part of public health protection services, investigating and fighting outbreaks of disease. Universities and hospitals employ epidemiologists, as do some non-profit organizations. Employment might also be found working with major government-run public health institutions such as the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the UK’s Health Protection Agency or the international World Health Organization.

    If you want to begin a program of study in epidemiology, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.