Dr. Maria Josefsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Josefsson is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics, and Statistics (USBE) in Umeå University, specializing in statistical methods for studying age-related cognitive change. With a focus on cognitive aging, her research explores the dynamics of cognitive function as it relates to age, utilizing a variety of statistical techniques to draw insights from longitudinal studies. Maria has held various academic positions at Umeå University, contributing to significant research projects aimed at understanding cognitive decline and its implications. She is actively involved in the Stat4Reg research group, which centers on methodological advancements in statistical analyses pertaining to cognitive research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics • Umeå, Sweden

Lectures and conducts research in statistics with a focus on age-related cognitive change and statistical methods.

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.