Dr. Iratxe Urkia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Iratxe Urkia is a dietitian nutritionist and postdoctoral researcher specializing in pediatrics. Her research primarily focuses on nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood. Iratxe is particularly interested in the eating behaviors of children and promoting healthy eating habits. She is involved in studies examining the nutritional needs of preterm infants, as adequate nutrition is crucial for their health and development. As a member of the N4 Research Group, she conducts significant research that contributes to understanding the dietary requirements of pregnant and lactating women, as well as newborn infants, emphasizing the importance of nutrition during these critical periods of growth.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Norrlands Universitetssjukhus, Umeå Universitet • Umeå

Working as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Clinical Sciences - Pediatrics, focusing on nutrition research.

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.