Dr. Senada Hajdarevic

Professor

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Biography

Senada Hajdarevic is a Professor conducting research focused on patient interactions in healthcare, particularly in primary care settings. Her work emphasizes understanding patients' pathways to care, recognizing symptoms indicative of cancer, and developing support mechanisms for them throughout treatment. Hajdarevic's dissertation addressed the reasons for delays in diagnosing malignant melanoma, which she defended in 2012. She has accumulated a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector, having previously worked as a district nurse and registered nurse in cardiac and elderly care. Her research includes projects on stigma-related emotions impacting self-management in people with COPD and the DIRECT-study, which explores genetic risk disclosure to prevent cancer. A member of several research groups, she has also held positions at the Karolinska Institute and the primary care RCC Norr, with a focus on improving diagnostic processes and access to care for cancer suspicion.

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.