Dr. Rebecca Tapper

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Tapper is a doctoral student at Umeå University, focusing on the health effects of cold exposure in Arctic climates within the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health. Her PhD project, part of the Arctic Graduate School, prioritizes sustainable working life, emphasizing cold risk management and the prevention of adverse health effects related to cold exposure in the workplace. She holds a bachelor's degree in social psychology and two master's degrees in Work Life Health and Decision, Risk, and Policy Analysis. Tapper has experience in the public sector, particularly in work environment and organizational development, which has sparked her interest in preventive measures for sustainable work life. Her research aims to develop risk assessments that address subjective experiences of cold exposure and contribute to sustainable living and green transitions in cold climates.

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.