Dr. Agneta Andersson

Professor

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Biography

Agneta Andersson leads research projects in marine ecology and serves as the scientific coordinator for the strategic research program EcoChange at Umeå University. With extensive qualifications as a docent, her research primarily focuses on the interplay between increased inflow of organic matter and marine food webs, particularly regarding predation-resistant bacteria and their effects on nutrient conditions linked to eutrophication and environmental toxins. Her investigations emphasize the significance of phytoplankton and bacteria as foundational resources in marine pelagic ecosystems, assessing their roles in the production of both particulate organic carbon and dissolved inorganic organic carbon. Furthermore, her research explores the implications of global climate change on rainfall patterns in northern Europe and the subsequent impacts on river runoff and marine nutrient dynamics. Andersson's work contributes to understanding biodiversity changes in the ocean, making her a pivotal figure in marine science research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Umeå Marine Sciences Centre • Umeå, Sweden

Leading a research group investigating the effects of climate change and eutrophication on marine ecosystems.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.