Dr. Karin Svensberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karin Svensberg is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Uppsala University, focusing on Social Pharmacy. With a PhD from the University of Oslo, her research interests include Patient-Pharmacist Communication, the Patient's Perception of Medicine Use, and Pharmacy Education. She emphasizes engaging pharmacy students and equipping them with communication skills to improve patient outcomes. Her previous roles include Assistant Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University and involvement in various educational projects aimed at enhancing pharmacy practice through interprofessional education. Svensberg has a background as a pharmacist in a hospital setting and has contributed to research designed to support pharmacists in adopting innovative practice strategies, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching in social pharmacy.

Associate Professor

— Present

Oslo Met • Oslo, Norway

Involved in pharmacy education within special projects.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Oslo • Oslo, Norway

Researching in pharmacy practice as part of a dedicated group.

Ph.D. Student

— Present

University of Oslo • Oslo, Norway

Conducted research focusing on patient communication barriers for pharmacists.

Pharmacist

— Present

Hospital Pharmacy • Oslo, Norway

Provided pharmaceutical care in a clinical setting.

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.