Dr. Kirsten Mehlig

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kirsten Mehlig is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on epidemiology. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of lifestyle factors and their impact on health outcomes in various populations, especially regarding childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiometabolic health. Her research employs both epidemiological methods and statistical modeling to elucidate complex relationships between dietary patterns, physical activity, and health indicators. Mehlig's work on the IDEFICS/I.Family studies has provided insights into how childhood environments affect obesity and health risks in adulthood, highlighting socio-economic factors and behavioral patterns. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to the knowledge base on public health nutrition, child development, and preventive medicine. Furthermore, she is involved in international collaborations aimed at addressing sustainable diet practices and health inequalities.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).