Dr. Sandra Torres

Professor

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Biography

Sandra Torres is a sociologist specializing in aging and social gerontology. She holds a Ph.D. and has played a significant role in advancing the understanding of old age and its associated social constructs. With past roles as an adjunct professor at Oslo Met and a professor at Mälardalen University, she is currently a Professor at Uppsala University. Torres was awarded Fellow status by the Gerontological Society of America and has been recognized for her contributions in scholarly publishing, including serving as Editor-in-Chief of 'Ageing & Society'. Throughout her career, she has been involved in collaborative research focusing on the intersections of migration, aging, and health care, leading projects such as CIVEX, which studies older people's civic engagement across various European contexts. As a critical gerontologist, she has mentored numerous doctoral students and has held significant committees and leadership roles in professional associations related to gerontology. Her published works include 'Ethnicity & Old Age: Expanding Imagination', which received the Richard M. Kalish Innovative Publication Award in 2021.

Research Interests

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.