The Master of Science in Global Health Program at Duke Kunshan University has produced six classes of 50 graduates, 29 of whom are from China and 21 from nine other countries, with international students accounting for over 40%.
The Master of Science in Global Health Program at Duke Kunshan University has produced six classes of 50 graduates, 29 of whom are from China and 21 from nine other countries, with international students accounting for over 40%.
Our global health faculty are recognized leaders in their respec- tive fields from Duke Kunshan Global Health Research Center and Duke Global Health Institute. By providing opportunities for students to conduct field research around the world, and offering academic advisory based on their individual interests and career goals, our program helps students to build confidence, creativity, and cross-cultural communication skills, and equips them with innovative thinking and practical skills. Immersed in an international education setting, Chinese students have developed higher proficiency in English than their peers in similar programs in China. Our graduates are trained to become the next generation of global health researchers, practi- tioners and leaders, and are prepared to make an impact in the reduction of health disparities globally and locally.
From 10 different countries:
The multifaceted, interdisciplinary nature of the Master of Science in Global Health Program creates highly diverse and rewarding career paths. Nearly 40% of graduates work in industry, particularly in pharmaceutical, health- care consulting and biotechnology sectors. Employers include Fortune 500 companies such as GSK, Pfizer, KPMG and IQVIA. A third of graduates work in nonprofit organizations, including universities, research institutions, public hospitals, NGOs and government agencies, primarily as project managers, researchers and data analysts. Other than seeking employment, a quarter of graduates pursue PhD programs in countries and regions including mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, the United States, and Northern European countries.