Dr. Malin Hesselstrand

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Malin Hesselstrand is a PhD student at Linköping University, focusing on implementation in the context of pain rehabilitation medicine. Her research specifically investigates how evidence-based treatments can be effectively implemented in real-world settings to benefit patients. In addition to her academic pursuits, she works clinically at a Pain Rehabilitation Centre as an occupational therapist, where she applies her expertise and engages with patients directly. Malin’s educational background includes a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Linköping University, and she is a certified specialist in occupational therapy recognized by the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists. She is dedicated to enhancing the practice of occupational therapy through evidence-based approaches and is particularly interested in internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) as an intervention addition to traditional pain rehabilitation methods.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.