Dr. Helena Näs

Associate Professor

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Biography

Helena Näs is an Associate Professor at Umeå University specializing in educational research related to primary and lower secondary school, as well as professional development for both in-service and pre-service teachers. Her research interests are centered around teaching biology and chemistry, with a focus on outdoor education and place-based learning methodologies. Näs is involved in various educational initiatives and collaborates with multiple teacher education programs, emphasizing the integration of fieldwork into the curriculum. She is also a member of the Umeå Science Technology Education Research (UmSTER) group, which explores the intersection of natural sciences, technology, and gender in educational contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducts research and teaches in the areas of natural science education and professional development for teachers.

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.