Dr. Linda Sundberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Linda Richter Sundberg works as an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and as a clinical psychologist in Region Västerbotten. Her research focuses on the quality implementation processes within health systems, particularly aimed at reducing social health gaps. She has a particular interest in mental health for children and young people. Through her studies, she has analyzed and evaluated national and regional strategies and policies aimed at strengthening the quality, participation, and accessibility of health and social care for children and young people. Linda teaches research methodology and child-adolescent psychology at both basic and advanced postgraduate levels, with a focus on implementation science. Additionally, she is involved in several research projects that address social-emotional health among children and the integration of mental health services. Linda is also the vice-chairman of the Psychological Association's Ethics Council in Sweden, coordinating a network of implementation practitioners and scientists in northern Sweden.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Works as an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, conducting research and teaching.

Clinical Psychologist

— Present

Center for Maternal and Child Health Care Region Västerbotten • Västerbotten

Clinical psychologist working with children and adolescents.

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.