Dr. Elin Karlsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elin Karlsson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in working life research and teaching. Her primary research interests include the sickness insurance system, work environment, and assessments of work ability. She has conducted significant studies focusing on the interactions between healthcare assessments and the sick leave process, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and information-sharing among stakeholders in the healthcare system. Through her work, she explores what characterizes healthcare units that provide a good psychosocial work environment, particularly in relation to professional satisfaction and retention. Additionally, she is engaged in the development of assessment instruments for work ability, including the Assessment Work Performance (AWP-FK). As an educator, she is responsible for supervising Problem-Based Learning (PBL) groups and conducting seminars, examinations, and lectures across various medical and occupational therapy programs, while also serving as an assistant supervisor for doctoral candidates.

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.