(UCLA) Epidemiology Degree, Program Information at University of California

A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies. Find Colleges Offering Epidemiology Degree.

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Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
Epidemiologists
Job Description
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develop the means for prevention and control.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 4,507
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 5,119
- Percent Job Growth: 13.58%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Job Description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Epidemiology

	Total	Master	Doctor
Overall
All Students	24	6	18

By Gender
Male	9	4	5
Female	15	2	13

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	12	1	11
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	-	-	-
Asian	5	2	3
Hispanic	-	-	-
White	5	3	2
Unknown	2	-	2

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University of California - Berkeley

Address Not Available
Berkeley, CA 94720

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of California - Davis

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 15

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of California - San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in California

4 Year Programs

Loma Linda University

Address Not Available
Loma Linda, CA 92350

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers

Stanford University

Address Not Available
Stanford, CA 94305

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Highly Residential

University of Southern California

University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008

Epidemiology

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