Dr. Britt Tersbøl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Britt Pinkowski Tersbøl holds a master's degree in Anthropology and a PhD in Public Health from the University of Copenhagen. As an Associate Professor and Head of Studies in the Global Health Section, she has significant experience in teaching and supervision at various academic levels, including PhD and master's courses. Her research focuses on the interactions of health and illness and the socio-cultural aspects of treatment and health interventions. Tersbøl's work spans several countries, including Tanzania and Ghana, and emphasizes reproductive health, chronic illness, and health systems research. She investigates access to and use of medicines, including antibiotics, with a keen interest in gender dynamics and child health. Tersbøl actively participates in conferences and contributes to academic discussions in her field, enhancing knowledge transfer and collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and leading courses in Global Health.

Head Study, Master of Science in Global Health

2017-08-01 — 2024-10-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Oversight of the Master of Science curriculum.

Assistant Professor

2009-03-01 — 2015-07-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in teaching and research in International Health.

Post Doc.

2007-03-01 — 2009-02-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research in Immunology and Microbiology.

Research Coordinator

2003-10-01 — 2007-03-01

Danish Research Network for International Health • Copenhagen, Denmark

Finance and management of health research initiatives.

Programme Officer

1994-08-01 — 1997-08-01

UNFPA Field Office • Windhoek, Namibia

Worked on various health-related programs.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.