Dr. Elin Valmari

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elin Granholm Valmari is an Associate Professor and Director of Studies in the Occupational Therapy Programme at Umeå University. Her research focuses on work-life balance in male-dominated workplaces, specifically examining the social health and well-being of men. Elin has been recognized as a competent university teacher in accordance with Umeå University’s educational qualification model. She oversees the coordination of the Occupational Therapy Programme and has a particular interest in pedagogical digital competence, distance learning, and information-communication techniques. Her research includes studying life balance among police officers in the context of their patrol duties. Elin's professional journey includes various teaching roles within the Occupational Therapy Programme at Umeå University, and she has temporarily worked in the Centre for Educational Development in a pedagogical capacity. Her commitment to education is marked by her recognition as a distinguished teacher.

Research Interests

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.