Dr. Åsa Ernersson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Åsa Ernersson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University with a focus on nursing and patient training for individuals with chronic diseases. Her teaching primarily involves the Nursing program, where she is dedicated to guiding students in their professional development. Dr. Ernersson's research centers on lifestyle and health, particularly the impacts of self-care in managing obesity, which has become a significant public health challenge in recent decades. Her doctoral thesis explored the effects of caloric intake and physical activity on health and well-being in normal-weight individuals. The study showed that even minimal changes in lifestyle can significantly affect health outcomes. Furthermore, she has conducted extensive research into patient training for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, teaching nursing students the crucial aspects of diabetes care. Dr. Ernersson coordinates and examines courses related to diabetes care within the nursing curriculum and actively supervises students in their degree projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Conducts research, teaches courses, and supervises students in the Nursing program, focusing on diabetes care and self-management of chronic diseases.

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.