Dr. Rickard Sjöberg

Professor

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Biography

Rickard Sjöberg is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Umeå University and a specialist in Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Northern Sweden. With a background that includes a Doctorate in Medicine and a dual specialization in Neurosurgery, his clinical work primarily focuses on high and low grade glioma surgeries. He has a special interest in pre and peri-operative mapping of brain function, exemplified by his work in awake craniotomies. His research interests include the mechanisms of cortical functional reorganization during surgery, the Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome, molecular dynamics of neurosurgical diseases, and the psychological aspects of neurosurgical conditions. Dr. Sjöberg is also committed to integrating psychological research into clinical practice and public policy. He leads several research projects, including the Halo-study, aimed at making significant discoveries in Neurosurgery.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.