Dr. Maja Bodin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maja Bodin is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Gender-Based Violence and Health at Uppsala University. With a background as a registered nurse-midwife and a Master's in Global Health, she completed her PhD in Reproductive Health in 2018. Maja's research focuses on family planning, reproductive decision-making, and maternal health, particularly in the context of marginalized populations. She is currently involved in the EMBARC research project, which examines racism and racialization processes in maternal care, running from 2024 to 2026 in collaboration with healthcare staff and civil society in Sweden and Great Britain. Additionally, she works with Professor Jenny Björklund on research connecting reproductive decision-making with climate change and environmental issues. Maja has contributed to the academic discourse with a publication discussing the ideological dilemmas of future well-being amid the climate crisis and its impact on reproductive decision-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Senior Lecturer

— Present

National Centre Knowledge • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching on gender-based violence and health issues.

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.