Dr. Mats Målqvist

Professor

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Biography

Mats Målqvist is a professor of Global Health at Uppsala University, where he also leads the Uppsala University Conflicting Objectives Nexus (UUniCORN) and the Centre for Health Sustainability. His research emphasizes social sustainability and health equity, and he has published over 130 scientific articles on topics such as implementation science, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), and maternal and child health. Målqvist holds a Master’s degree in Media Communications Studies and earned his PhD in International Health in 2010 from Uppsala University. His professional experience includes serving as a resident doctor in emergency medicine and pediatrics, and he has led community-based initiatives in Eswatini focusing on improving maternal and child health. Målqvist has supervised numerous PhD students and holds various positions on committees and boards related to global health and research funding.

Research Interests

Global Health Social Sustainability Health Equity Implementation Science Maternal and Child Health Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Leading research and initiatives in global health, focusing on sustainability and health equity.

Executive Director

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Siphilile • Eswatini

Developed and established a community-based organization focused on maternal and child health.

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.