Dr. Lars Weinehall

Professor

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Biography

Lars Weinehall is a Senior Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå University. His expertise is primarily in epidemiology and family medicine. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to numerous public health initiatives, including serving as the developer coordinator for the Västerbotten Intervention Programme from 1985 to 2007. He held a vital role as a member of the Swedish Parliamentary Public Health Commission from 1996 to 2000 and again during two separate terms from 2008 to 2011 and 2015 to 2018. He currently chairs the National Board of Health and Welfare’s expert committees, focusing on evidence-based lifestyle interventions in clinical practice. Lars's research interests include personalized digital coaching for healthy living habits, sustainable behavior change, and addressing health inequities, drawing from national quality registries to enhance the care of older individuals. He has led various research projects aimed at promoting healthy aging and has been involved in public health policy development over several years.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the field of epidemiology and global health.

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.