Dr. Nan Lin

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Biography

Nan Lin is the Oscar L. Tang Family Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Duke University. His research interests primarily focus on social networks and social capital, the life stress process with an emphasis on social support resources, social stratification mobility, and the dynamics within Chinese societies. His recent works highlight the interconnections between physical fitness and psychological well-being in relation to life stress, exploring how these factors contribute to individual distress. He has published extensively on the themes of social development and has been involved in significant research projects funded by organizations such as the National Science Foundation.

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Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)