Overview

The objectives of the Master in Environmental Management (with concentration in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health) program at Duke University are:

A solid foundation in the principles underlying pollutant fate and transport, environmental exposures, and impacts on human and ecological health
The knowledge and skills to understand the concepts and methodologies used in the fields of toxicology, environmental chemistry, risk assessment and ecology
Training in state-of-the-art approaches for evaluating specific cases of environmental contamination, and for making management decisions using quantitative tools and approaches
Oral and written skills to communicate scientific studies and management outcomes to a wide audience, especially at the interface of science, policy and the public

Vision

Our program provides students with a strong scientific basis to understand the complex linkages among environmental processes, chemical stressors, and ecological and human health. Students enjoy a small class size and low student-faculty ratio as they gain the knowledge and skills to apply risk assessment frameworks and address pollution-related ecological and human health problems.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is structured to give students a solid foundation in environmental exposures, contaminant chemistry, toxicology, and the effects of contaminants on ecosystems and human health. Core courses introduce students to state-of-the-art molecular and analytical tools used in environmental toxicology, chemistry and epidemiology to help the students understand the mechanisms of toxicity and contaminant fate, which are the foundation of environmental risk assessments.

You can choose from courses across Duke University and at our partner institutions.

Your faculty advisor will help you select a curriculum track and area of specialization based on your interests, experience, and goals.

Transferable Skills

Ecotoxicology & Environmental Health master students receive in-depth training in:

Ecological and human risk assessment
Environmental exposure assessment
Predicting pollutant fate and transport
Understanding toxic modes of action
Environmental epidemiology & health
Molecular and analytical tools for environmental health research

Your Future

The Nicholas School’s dedicated Career Center helps our graduates find positions in environmental consulting and risk assessment, and at government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, public health departments, and nonprofit organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Toxicology
Environmental Health
Chemical Fate of Organic Compounds
Aquatic Chemistry
Mechanisms in Toxicology
Essentials of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Water Pollution
Environmental Transport
Hazardous/Toxic Waste
Global Health & Genomics
Resource and Environmental Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

Toxicology Environmental Management Ecology View 147 other Masters in Ecology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (transcripts required, including an estimated GPA and a grade scale)
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Three recommendations
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or equivalent—official results
English Language Testing (TOEFL or IELTS)—official results
Interview and/or a video introduction
Nonrefundable application fee of US$75— paid by credit card, or by a check made payable to Duke University

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67724 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67724 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

67724 USD / year

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Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Vision

Curriculum

Transferable Skills

Your Future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Durham

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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