Dr. Markus Heilig

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Biography

Markus Heilig is a Professor and Head of the Division of Neuropsychiatry at Linköping University in Sweden. After earning his MD and PhD from Lund University, Heilig underwent postdoctoral training at the Scripps Research Institute. He completed his clinical training in psychiatry and held various academic leadership roles at the Karolinska Institute before rejoining Sweden as a professor at Linköping University in 2015. Heilig founded the Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, supported by the Swedish Research Council, focusing on brain processes and long-term neuroadaptations involved in addiction. His research aims to uncover novel mechanisms for targeted pharmacotherapies through endophenotype approaches. His extensive work encompasses behavioral pharmacology and neuroimaging methodologies, contributing over 230 peer-reviewed articles to high-impact journals, earning him significant recognition in the field with an h-index of 60.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.