Dr. Sven Silfverdal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sven Arne Silfverdal is an Associate Professor in the Section of Pediatrics at Umeå University, specializing in Clinical Science. He has extensive experience in research focusing on precision prevention in obesity, particularly concerning expectant parents and children, and on improving health system responses for socially and emotionally vulnerable preschool children. His work includes investigations into the social-emotional health of children and the oral microflora's role in health and disease. Silfverdal is actively involved in longitudinal studies such as the NorthPop study, which examines child health in Västerbotten. He is also a member of the N4 Research Group, contributing to various research projects aimed at enhancing health outcomes through targeted interventions.

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.