Dr. Birgitta Essén

Professor

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Biography

Birgitta Essén is a Professor in the Department of Women's and Children's Health at Uppsala University. She holds an MD and PhD and focuses her research on maternal and perinatal morbidity associated with socio-cultural factors. Her work aims to develop comprehensive reproductive health services for women in disadvantaged situations. Current projects involve the analysis of sexual and reproductive health issues within low-income and high-income settings, incorporating a migration perspective to synthesize knowledge from both contexts regarding maternal mortality and health outcomes in Africa and Sweden. Essén collaborates closely with social anthropologist Sara Johnsdotter, an associate professor at Malmö University, leveraging interdisciplinary insights in her research efforts.

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.