Dr. Masoud Vaezghasemi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Masoud Vaezghasemi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, where he conducts research on social contextual inequalities with a focus on children's health. His work takes a holistic relational approach, emphasizing a good start for children and their thriving in physical, social, and geographical contexts. His research includes comprehensive epidemiological assessments of under-five children's mental health in Sweden and developing integrated community-based mental health services utilizing digital technologies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries such as Cambodia, India, and Indonesia. He also investigates body mass index (BMI) trends in Sweden from a precision public health perspective. His global health research addresses pressing issues like malnutrition, food insecurity, mental health, and climate change. Masoud serves on the Scientific Review Panel for FORTE, evaluating public health research proposals in Sweden, and facilitates research profile seminars on emerging global health challenges. He is known for his commitment to collaborative team-based learning and has been involved in teaching various epidemiology courses at the Umeå International School of Public Health.

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.