Dr. Karin Brunnegård

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karin Brunnegård is an Associate Professor and senior lecturer at Umeå University, specializing in Clinical Sciences. Her main areas of research interest include cleft palate, speech, and children's language development. She holds a position as Assistant Head of the Department within the Section of Speech-language Pathology, contributing significantly to both clinical practice and academic research. Her work supports the development of innovative approaches to address and improve communication disorders in children.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Clinical Sciences with a focus on Speech-language Pathology.

Assistant Head of Department

2015-01-01 — Present

Norrlands universitetssjukhus • Umeå, Sweden

Overseeing clinical operations and coordinating with educational programs within the department.

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.