Dr. Sofi Sandström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofi Sandström is a doctoral student at Umeå University, focusing on psychology within adult psychiatry. Her primary research interests include neuropsychiatric evaluations and neuropsychological assessments. She is currently involved in the Umeå HIT study, which investigates the effects of supramaximal high-intensity interval training on brain function in older adults. Specifically, her research looks at how exercise interventions influence cognitive function, utilizing task-based fMRI and structural MRI to explore neurotrophic factors associated with brain plasticity. Sandström's work aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the relationship between physical activity and cognitive health in the aging population.

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.