Dr. Solveig Petersen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Solveig Petersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå University, specializing in the intersection of epidemiology and public health. Her research primarily focuses on mental health issues in children, including preventive measures for mental ill-health, recurrent pain, and obesity. As a principal investigator, she is leading the Study of Health School-children Umeå (SISU project) aimed at understanding various health outcomes among children. With a background in pediatrics and extensive experience in public health research, Dr. Petersen also holds an analyst position at the Public Health Agency of Sweden, where she explores the impact of macroeconomic factors on adolescent mental health. She has authored several publications and presents her research findings at various international forums.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research and teaching in the field of epidemiology and public health.

Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Public Health Agency Sweden • Sweden

Engaged in research focusing on adolescent mental health and its correlation with macroeconomic factors.

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.