Dr. Caroline Bigey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caroline Bigey is a PhD student in Occupational Therapy at Umeå University, focusing on addressing health inequalities through co-designing health promotion interventions with individuals living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Her research particularly emphasizes the relationship between health and social participation, and the project is being conducted in areas of Umeå including Ersboda and Ålidhem. With experience as an occupational therapist specializing in psychiatry and as a project manager in social innovation in France, she contributes to interdisciplinary discussions around migration, health, and participation.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2023-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Working on a research project aimed at addressing health inequalities and promoting social participation.

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.