Dr. Sébastien Leveque

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sébastien Leveque conducts research focused on investigating the acclimation and adaptation of coral holobionts. His main area of interest is the symbiotic community composition in coral reefs, which he studies using advanced bioinformatics tools. Leveque is currently a doctoral student affiliated with the Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, where he engages in significant research relating to marine ecology and the dynamics of coral ecosystems. His work contributes to understanding how environmental factors impact coral communities and their associated symbionts, particularly in the context of climate change and bleaching events.

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.