Dr. Anna Karin Wikström

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Anna Karin Wikström. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Anna-Karin Wikström is a Professor in the Department of Women's and Children's Health at Uppsala University with a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology. She was born in Hudiksvall in 1965 and commenced her medical studies at Karolinska Institutet from 1985 to 1991. Following her internship and residency at Hudiksvalls hospital from 1991 to 2000, she became a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology in 2001 and has held various roles, including Senior Consultant since 2008. She completed her dissertation in obstetrics and gynecology in 2006 at Uppsala University and was appointed Associate Professor in 2011. Additionally, she was a part of a post-doctoral unit in Clinical Epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet from 2009 to 2011. Her research predominantly focuses on preeclampsia, particularly its prediction and its impact on maternal health. She is the principal investigator for the IMPACT study, which aims to advance knowledge in the context of preeclampsia and associated conditions such as congenital heart defects, Myasthenia Gravis, diabetes, and kidney donation during pregnancy. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the academic field and maintains an active presence in research portals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
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
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.