Dr. Sofia Birgersson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofia Birgersson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Her research focuses on the pharmacogenetics of drug metabolism, particularly in relation to antitubercular and antimalarial drugs. She has contributed to numerous studies exploring population pharmacokinetics in various patient populations, including co-infected individuals and specific demographics such as pregnant women. Her work includes investigations into the metabolic pathways of drugs such as isoniazid and artesunate, utilizing advanced methodologies including high-throughput liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Birgersson's findings have implications for dosing strategies in clinical practice, enhancing treatment efficacy in tuberculosis and malaria management.

Research Interests

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).