Dr. Johan Eriksson

Professor

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Biography

Johan Eriksson serves as a Professor at Umeå University, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and the interactions between brain, genes, and environment. He has led and participated in several research projects aimed at understanding the neural correlates of consciousness, attention, and cognitive aging. His work spans multiple years, including longitudinal studies and projects investigating the satisfaction and resolution of uncertainty in learning processes. He is also involved in the Umeå Center for Functional Brain Imaging, contributing to significant advancements in the field. Eriksson's research includes pioneering studies that utilize multivariate fMRI outcomes to explore cognitive aging and the mechanisms underlying attention and consciousness.

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.