Epidemiologist

Primary Pathway: Public Health

Overview

Uses data to monitor population health, guide public health programs, and support outbreak response. Epidemiologists study disease patterns, investigate risks, evaluate interventions, and contribute to data‑driven decision‑making at local, provincial, and national levels.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct health surveillance and analyze population health data.
  • Support outbreak investigations and develop epidemiological reports.
  • Evaluate public health programs and create dashboards or indicators.
  • Translate findings into recommendations for leadership and community partners.

 

Prerequisites

  • Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).
  • Undergraduate degree required before entering Epidemiology or Public Health graduate programs.

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs

  • Health Science
  • Health Studies
  • Faculty of Arts
  • College of Arts and Science
  • Biostatistics (MSc, PhD)
  • Epidemiology (PhD)

University or Post‑Secondary

  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and communication.

Where You’ll Work

  • Public health units
  • Data and analytics teams
  • Health research organizations

Growth Pathways

Epidemiologist → Senior Epidemiologist → Program Evaluation Lead → Public Health Leadership