Dr. Mikael Emsing

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mikael Emsing is a researcher and teacher specializing in public health and epidemiology. He holds a PhD in Public Health Epidemiology and has extensive experience working as a police instructor, focusing on conflict management and stress management. His academic journey includes teaching responsibilities at Umeå University and Södertörns University, where he oversees training programs for bachelor and master's students in police education. His research interests are centered on the mental health of police recruits, specifically assessing stressors that affect their well-being. Emsing is also involved in international collaborations aimed at conflict management training across various European police training institutions. Additionally, he has a background in pedagogy from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and is an active musician, performing with his trio, New Orbits.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in public health and police education.

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Södertörns University • Södertörn, Sweden

Engaged in collaborative projects focusing on police education and mental health.

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.