Dr. Camilla Øverup

Associate Professor

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Biography

Camilla Stine Øverup is an Associate Professor in Medical Psychology at the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen. She leads the Self, Health, Romantic Processes (SHaRP) research group. Camilla earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Houston, specializing in Relationship Science. Prior to her current position, she served as an Assistant Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, where she taught various courses including Social Psychology and research methods. Her current research interests include intimate partner violence, the impact of self-affirmation on romantic relationship conflict, and the effects of digital interventions for children experiencing parental divorce. In the classroom, she engages both Bachelor’s and Master’s students from various health-related disciplines and supervises their theses. Camilla is also involved in editorial work and peer-review for academic journals, showcasing her commitment to advancing research in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading research in Medical Psychology and teaching courses related to health and social behavior.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Fairleigh Dickinson University • New Jersey, USA

Taught courses in theory and research in romantic relationships and academic writing.

Courses

Health Psychology Psychology Behavior Behavioral Science Methods

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.