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Duke Kunshan University is a Sino-American partnership to create a world-class,liberal arts-style university in China. Located between Shanghai and Suzhou,the campus sits on a 200-acre site within the 1,700 acre Kunshan YangchengLake Science Park. Duke Kunshan University’s academic programs integratescholarship, research and practice, and challenge students to grow as scholarsand citizens of the world.

A dynamic, innovativeand global institution“ We will cultivate leading talentsin every aspect and foster theirinternational vision and global intercultural dispositions. As a selectiveinstitution, DKU prioritizes academicquality and the comprehensive quality of students.”Liu JingnanChancellorDuke Kunshan University[ ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s ]2Global health education for tomorrow’s leaders4Bringing the classroom into the world6World-class faculty8About DKU10Global Health Research Center12Take the first step. apply today“As a global learning institution,DKU is the future of higher education in China, in the United States,and around the world. When peopleset foot on the DKU campus, I hopethey will feel the buzz, that there is something reallyexciting happening here.”M a ry B r o w n B u l l o c kExecutive Vice ChancellorDuke Kunshan University“There’s no better place to studyand teach global health than inChina. The Master of Science inGlobal Health will prepare tomorrow’s leaders to be innovative thinkers, effective problem solvers, and researchers whowill find solutions to our toughest global challenges.”Keith DearFaculty DirectorDKU Master of Science in Global Health[ D e f i n i t i o n o f G l o b a l H e a lt h ]Global health is an area of study, research andpractice that places a priority on improving healthand achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health emphasizes transnational healthissues, determinants, and solutions; involves manydisciplines within and beyond the health sciencesand promotes interdisciplinary collaboration; andis a synthesis of population-based prevention withindividual-level clinical care. (Lancet, 2009)1

Global healtheducation fortomorrow’s leadersDKU ’ s M a s t e r o f S c i e n c e inGlobal Health takes a new approach to learninghow to prevent disease, how to examine thesocial, economic, political and environmentalcauses of disease, and about effective strategiesto increase health equity among the world’s richand poor. Global health is complex and requiresthe involvement of experts from multiple anddiverse disciplines.In this program you will develop an understanding of the most important global health conceptsand challenges. The interdisciplinary curriculumprovides you with a solid foundation in globalhealth research methods, and allows you todesign and implement your own research projectin the field.MSc-GH students have a variety of disciplinarybackgrounds including medicine, public health,law, economics, policy, business and more.The DKU Master of Science in Global Health ismodeled after the highly successful programpioneered at Duke University. In its fifth year,the MSc-GH at Duke has trained nearly 100global health leaders who now hold rewardingpositions with academic, non-governmental andcorporate organizations. Many graduates arealso pursuing medical or Ph.D.-level training atthe top universities in the world.Your journey begins here.2

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICSP r o gra mR e q uire m entsWorld-class, multidisciplinary facultyMinimum of three full-time termsField research opportunities around the world10-weeks of field research experienceTailored curriculumFocused, applied research methods trainingCore courses on global healthchallenges, ethics, health systemsand research methodsSmall, diverse cohort of studentsResearch-based master’s thesisKnowledgeable professionaldevelopment support[student testimonial]“Coming to Duke was a different kind of experience. All of theprofessors here are at the top of their field. They are the peoplein the journals we’re reading. That is very exciting. The beautyof the Master of Science in Global Health is there’s the opportunity to apply our work in the world. I now have the tools I needto contribute to global health and to leave a legacy in my homecountry of Ghana.”V i c t o r i a K y e r e m a t e n , M S c - G H C l a ss o f 2 0 1 23

Bringing the classroominto the worldC l a s s r o o m l e a r n i n g is only the beginning of your educational experience. At DKU you’lldevelop your own thesis research project and field experience in another part of the world while workingwith your faculty mentor. Financial support is available to assist with your travel and project costs. Todate, MSc-GH students have completed innovative field research in more than 20 countries around theworld. Here are a few examples:Exploring theimplementationand effects ofNorth Carolina HIVcontrol measuresin DurhamSugarconsumptionand dentaldecay amongchildren in ruralHondurasContraceptionand birth spacingin HaitiA descriptivestudy of emotional well-beingamong womenin GhanaMigration andmalaria in thePeruvian AmazonRisk behavior andsocioeconomicdeterminants ofpregnancy amongadolescent womenin Argentina4

Identificationof factors forcompliance ofsalt-substitutedietary supplementin rural ChinaThe burden ofnon-communicable disease andinjury patterns inMoshi, TanzaniaMusculoskeletalsymptoms amongfemale garmentfactory workers inSri Lanka5

worldWorld-class facultyTh e g l o b a l h e a l t h f a c u l t y at DKU are recognized leaders in their respective fields.They are committed to teaching and mentoring students and helping them find their path in globalhealth. They represent a broad range of disciplines that allows them to offer a comprehensive andmultidisciplinary learning environment for students. Drawing on strong ties with foreign institutionpartners, MSc-GH faculty encourage classroom discussion and interaction between students. Withthe highest standards in educational excellence, our faculty challenge students to think beyond thetextbook and to engage with the world.6K e i t h D e a r , M A , M S c , P hDW i l l i a m Pa n , M P H , M S , D r P HResearch Professor,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityDirector, MSc-GH at DKUAssistant Professor, Global Environmental Health,Nicholas School of the Environment,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityExpert in the impact of climate change onhuman health, including air quality, temperatureand pollution; studies environmental impactsvector and food borne diseases; and the impactof weather on health in the Asia-Pacific region.Expert in population, health, and environmentalinteractions in developing countries, including translational research directed towardsustainable development activities and globalenvironmental health.Ch e e R u e y H s i e h , M A , P hDJ e f f r e y M o e , P hDResearch Professor,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityAdjunct Associate Professor,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityAcclaimed author and professor of economics,he studies the labor supply of health care professionals in China and pharmaceutical innovations.Expert in research and development incentivesfor neglected tropical and infectious diseaseresearch; identification, scaling and replicationof global health care delivery innovation andhealth care financing and payment reforms.

d-class[student testimonial]“The MSc-GH exceeded all of my expectations.I was impressed by the close interactions andsupport from my professors and faculty mentors”FAN YAN G , M S c - G H CLA S S OF 2 0 1 3J i m Z h a n g , M S , P hDProfessor of Global and Environmental Health,Nicholas School of the Environment,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityEnvironmental chemist, toxicologist andepidemiologist by disciplinary backgroundworking in the field of exposure science.Sh e n g l a n Ta n g , M D , M S c , M P H , P hDProfessor, Medicine and Global Health,Duke University and Duke Kunshan UniversityFormer leader at World Health Organizationand expert in research on health systems reform,disease control and maternal and child healthin China and other countries. He leads the DKUGlobal Health Research Center.7

About DKUD u k e K u n s h a n U n i v e r s i t y ( DKU )is a joint venture university that facilitatesexchange of educational excellence andintroduces quality educational experiencesfrom foreign countries to China.The DKU classroom experience challenges facultymembers and students to engage deeply withthe world of ideas. In addition to lectures andseminars, DKU students learn through a rangeof innovative learning formats.DKU courses are taught by leading scholarsand faculty members from DKU, Duke Universityand other elite global universities. English isthe official language of instruction at DKU.With a residential culture modeled after theworld’s greatest universities, the DKU campusenvironment encourages the exchange of ideasand continuous learning in the classroom andbeyond. Students engage in activities that buildconfidence, elicit creativity, and enhance communication skills. Career counseling preparesstudents not just for their first jobs, but for alifetime of opportunities.[Beyond the Classroom]Kunshan offers a diversity of recreational, dining and lifestyleexperiences, including amenities like large shopping malls,state-of-the-art cultural and sport facilities, open cultural andnatural parks, and public transportation.8

[about duke]As an American researchuniversity, Duke is American research universities, Duke is aninstitution with bold ambitionand a steadfast commitment toexcellence. Located in Durham,North Carolina, USA, DukeUniversity is home to studentsfrom more than 100 countries.More of those students comefrom China than from any other country outside of the US.Duke University Professor Robert Leftowitz was awarded the2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, and Duke alumni are knownaround the world for their achievements in business and society. Notable graduates of Duke include: John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Melinda French Gates, Co-chair,The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Gao Xiqing, Vice Chairman and President,China Investment Corporation[ a b o u t dg h i ]The Duke Global HealthInstitute brings knowledge andexpertise from Duke Universityto bear on the most important global health issues of ourtime. DGHI coordinates, supports, and implements Duke’sinterdisciplinary research, education, and service activitiesrelated to global health. DGHIis committed to developing and employing new modelsof education and research that engage international partnersand find innovative solutions to global health challenges.DGHI is the worldwide leader in global health education andis conducting innovative research that responds to the changing global burden of disease and influences policy. These areaccomplished through a multidisciplinary faculty of expertsand a robust network of international partners to exchangeglobal health knowledge and skills.[ ABOUT KUNSHAN ]Kunshan has won many titles, including the top of ChineseMainland’s Best County-level Cities by Forbes China for fourconsecutive years and the 2010 UN-Habitat Scroll of HonorAward. It has attracted a number of Fortune 500 companiesand other leading enterprises.9