Risk Engineering (Environment and Population Health)
The Risk Engineering master’s program with a concentration in Environment and Population Health at University of Duke offers a 1.5-year curriculum designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in environmental risk, population health, and engineering solutions. Students gain expertise in hazard assessment, risk management, environmental monitoring, and public health evaluation while learning to apply these skills to safeguard communities and ecosystems. The program emphasizes both theoretical understanding and applied practice, preparing learners to develop strategies that mitigate environmental and health risks.
Participants benefit from mentorship by experienced faculty, hands-on laboratory work, and field-based projects that integrate engineering with public health principles. The curriculum emphasizes risk assessment, population health, environmental monitoring and hazard management, enabling students to design solutions that protect both human health and the environment. Through applied projects, simulations, and research exercises, learners strengthen analytical, technical, and professional skills, preparing them for careers in risk engineering, environmental management, and public health consulting.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Risk Engineering (Environment and Population Health)
- Degree Type: Master of Engineering
- Duration: 1,5 years
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 18 March 2026
- Location: Duke University, United States
- Field of Study: Environmental Engineering
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations in Risk Engineering
• Introduction to Risk Assessment
• Environmental Health Fundamentals
• Statistical and Modeling Techniques
• Seminar in Population Health
Semester 2 – Applied Risk Management
• Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation
• Hazard Mitigation Strategies
• Elective in Specialized Engineering Topic
• Applied Project / Field Study
Semester 3 – Advanced Applications & Capstone
• Population Health Risk Analysis
• Environmental Policy and Regulation
• Independent Research / Capstone Project
• Professional Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared for professional roles in environmental risk assessment, population health engineering, and public health consulting. Common career paths include risk engineer, environmental consultant, population health analyst and public health project manager. Additional opportunities exist in government agencies, environmental consultancies, research institutions, and international organizations. By combining applied engineering expertise with population health knowledge, graduates are equipped to develop strategies that mitigate environmental risks and protect public health.
Why Choose This Program
This 1.5-year master’s program is ideal for students seeking a practical and interdisciplinary approach to risk engineering. The curriculum emphasizes risk assessment, population health, environmental monitoring and applied engineering projects, allowing learners to integrate theory with hands-on practice. Students engage in laboratory work, field-based projects, and research exercises that strengthen analytical, technical, and professional skills. The program’s accelerated structure ensures graduates are prepared for careers in environmental risk management, population health consulting, or further engineering study. For those aiming to address complex environmental and health challenges, this program provides a focused and highly practical pathway.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 (919) 684-8111
Email: admissions@duke.edu
Address: University of Duke, Durham, North Carolina, United States
