Dr. Laith Hussain

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laith Hussain is a Senior Lecturer in the field of Global Health at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on population surveillance and health systems policy in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing maternal and child health, climate change, and infectious diseases. Dr. Hussain has over ten years of research experience and has participated in and co-coordinated numerous national and international projects. He also has a significant role in developing innovative methods such as the Early Warning Response System for infectious diseases, aimed at improving global health outcomes. Hussain’s expertise extends to PhD supervision, guiding projects in health systems research and biomarker studies related to antibiotic usage. His research interests encapsulate a range of topics including epidemiology, environmental medicine, and health policy research, utilizing various methodologies like public health surveillance and register-based studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Dr. Hussain teaches and conducts research in areas related to global health, focusing on population surveillance and health policy.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).