Dr. Mattias Brunström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mattias Brunström is an Assistant Professor and resident physician specializing in cardiology at Umeå University. He completed his PhD in 2018, with his thesis focusing on the effects of blood pressure-lowering treatment on blood pressure levels, based on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized clinical trials. He leads a research group that investigates risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with particular emphasis on hypertension and diseases of the aorta. Mattias is also an active member of various hypertension-related organizations, serving as the chairman of the national working group on hypertension and as the scientific secretary of the Swedish Society of Hypertension, Stroke, and Vascular Medicine. He is involved in multiple research projects, including a significant study on the remission of type 2 diabetes through eHealth initiatives, running from August 2022 to December 2028.

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.