Dr. Magnus Sjögren

Associate Professor

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Biography

Magnus Sjögren is an Associate Professor and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Umeå University, specializing in the study of eating disorders. His research focuses on the psychological and biological mechanisms that contribute to the maintenance of these disorders. His work encompasses psychopathological phenomena such as emotional dysregulation, personality traits, motivation, and ambivalence toward treatment. Sjögren is involved in research aimed at identifying biomarkers that can predict prognosis and treatment efficacy for eating disorders. He leads his research group focusing on a range of topics, including emotion regulation and motivational styles, particularly as they pertain to mental health risks in young elite athletes. His ongoing projects include validation studies and psychological treatment studies addressing personality traits in anorexia nervosa. His commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of eating disorders marks him as a leading figure in his academic and clinical fields.

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.