Dr. Marica Ericson

Professor

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Biography

Marica Ericson is a Professor in Physical Chemistry at the University of Gothenburg. She completed her MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in 1999 and obtained her PhD in Physical Chemistry from Chalmers University of Technology in 2004, focusing on spectroscopic measurement for the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Ericson has a strong background in clinical research, having worked at the Department of Dermatology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital and has been an associate professor since 2010. In 2013, she was a visiting researcher at the University of Texas, Austin. Her teaching mainly includes courses in basic physical chemistry and pharmaceutical biotoxicology, emphasizing skin uptake. Ericson supervises PhD, bachelor’s, and master’s students. She is committed to integrating research and education and aims to contribute to sustainable development through her work. Her research primarily focuses on light-matter interactions, multiphoton microscopy for biological imaging, and developing novel diagnostic methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Professor of Physical Chemistry, primarily teaching courses on physical chemistry and conducting research on multiphoton microscopy and skin interactions.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2018-08-31

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Conducted research and taught courses at the intersection of chemistry and biology.

Visiting Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Texas, Austin • Austin, USA

Conducted collaborative research in the field of physical chemistry.

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).