Dr. Marcus Björk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marcus Praetorius Björk is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in psychology. His research focuses on understanding the associations between health behaviors and mental health among adolescents. Björk has published multiple studies examining the effects of various factors, including dietary components like beetroot juice, on health outcomes such as blood pressure and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also addressed the prevalence of somatisation disorders among physicians in emergency departments and the implications for treatment. His work has contributed significantly to the field, particularly in understanding how physical activity prescriptions are viewed and implemented by general practitioners in Sweden. Furthermore, he has analyzed longitudinal data relating to cognitive functions and aging, exploring how memory evolves across different age groups and the impact of specific health interventions on cognitive performance.

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).