University of South Carolina - Columbia Epidemiology

  • 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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    • Job Description
      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about biologists in our career profile section.
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      Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develop the means for prevention and control. Read more about epidemiologists in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 4,800
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 5,500
      • Percent Job Growth: 0.7%
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      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. Read more about medical scientists in our career profile section.
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      Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health. Read more about postsecondary health specialties teachers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Epidemiology
     TotalMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students12111
     
    By Gender
    Male22-
    Female1091
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien431
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian---
    Hispanic---
    White88-
    Unknown---
     
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