Dr. Ulrika Pöder

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ulrika Pöder is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences at Uppsala University, where she focuses on promoting patient safety and evidence-based practice within healthcare settings. A registered nurse and specialist nurse in intensive care and neurosurgical nursing, she conducts research primarily centered on adult somatic hospital care and the experiences of parents with children diagnosed with cancer. Her research emphasizes psychosocial aspects and patient satisfaction in care. She leads several projects aimed at enhancing person-centered care in nursing homes and improving self-management for patients with type 2 diabetes. Ulrika has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations, addressing a range of topics from patient safety culture in hospitals to the effects of organizational factors on the transfer of older patients between nursing homes and hospitals. She is actively involved in various research groups and contributes significantly to advancements in nursing education and practice in Sweden.

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.