Dr. Anna Karin Hurtig

Professor

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Biography

Anna-Karin Hurtig is a Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå University. She serves as the Head of the Department and has a strong focus on international health policy systems research, community-based health systems, primary health care, and migrant health. Hurtig is involved in a variety of research projects aimed at improving health systems and equity in health outcomes. Her work includes developing social network interventions in Nepal and Indonesia, as well as studying the health care experiences of migrants living with HIV in Sweden. She is dedicated to strengthening health systems, particularly in Latin America, and organizing courses related to global public health. Hurtig's research integrates various health challenges, including tuberculosis and diabetes, while emphasizing the importance of social accountability within health systems.

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.