Dr. Louise Von Essen

Professor

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Biography

Louise von Essen is a licensed psychologist and holds a PhD in psychology. She is a professor of care science at Uppsala University, where she leads the research group CIRCLE. Her research mainly focuses on developing support for parents of children treated for cancer in Sweden and guardians of children undergoing cancer treatment in Tanzania, aiming to improve survival chances for these children. She has been instrumental in the establishment of U-CARE, a program designed to provide such support. Louise has published extensively on childhood cancer, clinical trials, and complex interventions, contributing to the fields of parental support and mental health related to pediatric oncology. She engages with health care personnel, researchers, and stakeholders across national and international contexts to enhance the impact of her research.

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.