Dr. Maria Nilsson

Professor

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Biography

Maria Nilsson is a professor focusing on public health with an emphasis on climate change and health. Her primary research interests include climate adaptation, climate communication, and policy development. She has investigated the health impacts of weather and climate change, particularly the adaptation of vulnerable populations. Her projects have included studying the relationship between heat exposure and health outcomes among Costa Rican sugarcane harvesters and examining weather extremes' mental health impacts in Vietnam. Maria has led research initiatives in both low and high-income countries and recently initiated a research line concerning climate change and health communication aimed at behavioral change. She has played a significant role in initiatives such as the Lancet Countdown for Health and Climate Change and has co-authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, including Lancet and BMJ Global Health. In recognition of her contributions to global health, Maria was awarded a fellowship by the Swedish Institute for Global Health Transformation and has served on various working groups advising on climate change and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research initiatives on climate change and health, focusing on public health impacts and adaptations.

Awards

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National Champion award finalist

2023-06-01

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.