Your future
Are you interested in pursuing a PhD or doing research in epidemiology? Are you looking to work in health policy, consultancy or pharma? Depending on your bachelor’s, you qualify to become a registered Epidemiologist A.
Most junior epidemiologists find a job in research, teaching, policy making, consultancy, or a combination of such, with many also pursuing a PhD. Some combine epidemiological research with their (para)medical profession. Epidemiologists typically work in a variety of settings, such as:
- Universities or other research institutes
- Academic or regional hospitals
- Public health services
- Governmental bodies
- Non-profit organizations
- Pharmaceutical companies
Alumni
Frits, clinical epidemiologist at Viecuri Medical Centre
Clinical epidemiologist and post-doctoral researcher Frits van Osch studied Epidemiology because of its strong focus on research methodology. Frits is excited to work with statistics, data and patterns at VieCuri Medical Centre and to pass on his knowledge to FHML students as a tutor.
Nicole Dukers, epidemiologist and associate professor
Nicole Dukers (CAPHRI) is researching how people can get tested for HIV promptly and what barriers healthcare providers face when trying to implement new guidelines.