Dr. Håkan Bäckman

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Biography

Håkan Bäckman is a Doctoral student at Umeå University focusing on health and quality of life in nursing homes. His research includes a repeated cross-sectional study examining the impact of leadership and person-centred care, highlighting the significance of these factors in healthcare settings. Bäckman has collaborated with other researchers, including Marie Lindkvist and Johan Niklasson, to contribute to published works in the field, particularly through Nursing Open, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing nursing practices and patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.