Epidemiologist

Also called: Infection Control Practitioner, Communicable Disease Specialist

Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand 

What you might do
Epidemiologists work to control and prevent disease.  They conduct research, manage public health programs, and monitor health data.  They also work in the field, including contact with patients, especially in public health emergencies.

Where you might work
Government office, hospital, laboratory, in the community.

Related Links
My Next Move: Epidemiologists
O*Net Online: Epidemiologists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Epidemiologists
American College of Epidemiology
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

Education Required
Epidemiologists usually hold at least a master’s degree (2 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree).

Goodwin University

Sacred Heart University

Southern Connecticut State University

University of Connecticut

University of New Haven

University of Saint Joseph

Yale University

University of New England

University of Southern Maine

Boston University

Harvard University

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Merrimack College

Northeastern University

Regis College

Springfield College

Tufts University School of Medicine

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Worcester State University

Dartmouth College

University of New Hampshire

Brown University

Johnson & Wales University

    Goodwin University (CT)

    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

    Norwich University (VT)

    Regis College (MA)

    Simmons University (MA)

    Southern Connecticut State University

    Southern New Hampshire University

    University of Massachusetts Lowell

    University of New England (ME)

    University of New Haven (CT)

    University of Saint Joseph (CT)

    Where to Study

    For more information, contact your regional AHEC:

    Northern Vermont AHEC

    www.nvtahec.org
    802-748-2506

    Southern Vermont AHEC

    www.svtahec.org
    802-885-2126