Program Overview
The Environmental Policy at Duke Kunshan University is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Kunshan, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Environmental Economics\', \'Statistics and Program Evaluation for Environmental Policy\', \'Environmental Policy Analysis\', \'1 Elective\', \'Environmental Science\', \'Environmental Economics Policy Practicum\', \'Environmental Policy Process\', \'1 Elective\', "Master\'s Project Capstone*", \'3 Electives\', \'Option to study abroad at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA\', "Master\'s Project Capstone*", \'Environmental Law,\', \'Governance and Regulation\', \'2 Electives\', \'Average enrolling age: 24\', \'Post-graduate work experience: 0-3 years\', \'International citizenship (by US status): 70%\', \'Undergraduate GPA: 3.4-3.8 (4.0 scale)\', \'GRE: top 20%\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications must be received by January 15, 2017 to receive full consideration for admissions and financial assistance.
Applicants to Duke Kunshan Universitys graduate programs must hold the equivalent of a US bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
In addition to the prerequisite bachelors degree, the following are required:
- Complete the online application form
- Resume (less than 2 pages)
- Statement of purpose (5001,000 words)
- At least two letters of recommendation (two academic references and one professional preferred)
- Transcript from each post-secondary institution attended (an uploaded unofficial transcript with degree posted and other transcripts for all colleges and universities attended)
- Official GRE score
- Official TOEFL score (minimum score of 90 required) or IELTS score (minimum score of 7.0 required)*
- We recommend students complete both basic statistics and microeconomics courses prior to enrollment
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About Duke Kunshan University
Duke Kunshan University
Kunshan, China
Duke Kunshan University(DKU;昆山杜克大学) is a university inKunshan, Jiangsu, China. It was established in 2013 by a joint venture betweenDuke UniversityandWuhan University.The university is an...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
