Dr. Linda Swanson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Swanson is a researcher focusing on the biopsychosocial processes underlying psychiatric disorders, with a particular emphasis on psychosis and schizophrenia. Her long-term ambition is to further develop interventions for individuals excluded from therapeutic treatments. She has extensive academic credentials, holding a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, a Master of Science in Clinical Neuropsychology from Leiden University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. Currently, her research projects concentrate on Metacognitive Training (MCT) for negative symptoms, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for trauma in psychosis, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) along with the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills System (DBT-SS) to address difficulties in emotion regulation among psychotic patients.

Research Interests

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.