Dr. Anna Folker

Professor

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Biography

Anna Paldam Folker is a Professor and Head of Research in the Human Health department at the University of Southern Denmark. She leads the Human Health Research Group and SDU's cross-faculty initiative, focusing on the interplay between human experiences and health systems, emphasizing collaboration across the humanities, social sciences, and health sciences. Her research is anchored in practice-guided public health philosophy, examining how health is influenced by human experiences, ethics, and culture. Anna employs philosophical analysis and empirical methods to investigate mental health, utilizing qualitative and ethnographic approaches, and collaborates across disciplines on topics such as epidemiology and implementation science. She is particularly interested in the integration of art and culture as tools for health promotion and addressing stigma in seeking care. Currently, she leads the Mindhelper Study, evaluating the effectiveness of Denmark’s largest digital platform for youth mental health promotion. Her work contributes to advancing academic knowledge while addressing real-world challenges to improve mental health equity and access to care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Head Research

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Leading research within the field of Human Health, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration.

Awards

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Fyens Stiftstidendes Forskerpris

2023-11-16
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Syddansk Universitets Innovationspris

2023-11-01

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.