Dr. Carl Östgren

Professor

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Biography

Carl Johan Östgren is a Professor at Linköping University, focusing on identifying risk markers for cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes. His research aims to enhance treatment individualization and mitigate complications associated with diabetes. Östgren's studies emphasize the improvement of tools for assessing cardiovascular risk factors among individuals with type 2 diabetes within the general population. He leads the CARDIPP study, a prospective cohort study that collects extensive data to understand cardiovascular risk factors in this demographic, and is also involved in the Swedish Cardiopulmonary Study (SCAPIS). In addition to his research contributions, he serves as a Medical Editor for the Journal of the Swedish Medical Association, where he represents the interests of General Practice Publications.

Research Interests

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.