Dr. Magdalena Claeson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Magdalena Claeson is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Dermatology and Venereology. With a PhD in Medical Science, she has contributed significantly to research in skin cancer epidemiology, particularly focusing on melanoma and keratoacanthoma. Claeson has coordinated the Dermatology course during the Medicine Programme, demonstrating her commitment to education. Her extensive research includes a prospective cohort study identifying risk factors for common skin cancers, such as age, sex, and lifestyle choices. She has been involved in various studies highlighting the rising incidence of melanoma in Western Sweden and the prognostic factors associated with thin melanomas. Her international postdoctoral experience at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the University of Queensland has further enriched her expertise. In addition to academic research, Claeson has been engaged in outreach through press releases and studies aimed at improving public health awareness regarding skin cancers. She is a recognized member of the Swedish Melanoma Study Group and has authored various impactful articles in high-profile journals within the field of dermatology.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer • Queensland, Australia

Focused on skin cancer epidemiology and experimental dermatology.

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).