Dr. Katharina Tjernström

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Biography

Katharina Tjernström is a university lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Umeå University, Campus Örnsköldsvik. She holds a PhD in medical science with a focus on sexual reproductive health. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Umeå University in 2008, along with significant clinical experience as a registered nurse specializing in internal medicine and psychiatry. Further enhancing her qualifications, she obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery in 2012 from Högskolan Dalarna and a Master of Science in Caring Science. Tjernström's teaching primarily revolves around the nursing and midwifery programs at the advanced level. She is actively involved in research projects such as the 'Post-OASIS project,' which addresses long-term maternal morbidity due to severe perineal trauma. Tjernström also supervises both bachelor and master students, and is responsible for courses in the midwifery program, delivering lectures and practical examinations in clinical training centers.

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Experience

University Lecturer

2025-11-01 — Present

Umeå University • Örnsköldsvik

Lecturer at the Department of Nursing specializing in nursing and midwifery programs.

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.