The Faculty of Biology Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully conducted an Open House event: Introduction to the Master’s and Doctoral Programs through Regular, by Research, and Double-Degree LPDP pathways on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This event was held online through Zoom Meeting aimed to provide information about the Master’s and Doctoral programs at the Faculty of Biology, UGM, to prospective students. The session included explanations about the three admission pathways for new students: Regular, by Research, and Double-Degree LPDP. The discussions covered program descriptions, curriculum structures, offered courses, as well as various research and scientific development opportunities in the field of biology. The event, led by Ummu Intan Kinasih, S.Si., was attended by 60 participants with diverse backgrounds and from various regions across Indonesia.
This activity included presentations by Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., as the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Collaboration, and Alumni Affairs ; Dr.rer.nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Si., as the Head of the Master in Biology Study Program ; and Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng, as the Head of the Doctor in Biology Study Program in the Faculty of Biology UGM. Additionally, there were sharing sessions facilitated by Ariel Hananya, S.Si., M.Sc., an alumnus of the Master in Biology Study Program, and Dr. Junaidi, S.P, M.Sc., Ph.D., an alumnus of the Doctor in Biology Study Program.
The event began at 09:00 WIB, hosted by Syefrina Rosyada, S.Si., commenced with the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and theMars of Faculty of Biology. Subsequently, there was a presentation session guided by Aji Sukma Iqbal Najibulloh, S.Si., a postgraduate student from the Faculty of Biology. In the first session, Dr. Eko Agus Suyono, M.App.Sc., provided a concise overview of the profile, research, publications, community service, collaboration, and alumni activities of the Faculty of Biology UGM. Following that, Dr. rer. nat. Andhika Puspito Nugroho, S.Si., M.Si., delivered the second presentation on the vision, mission, graduate profile, number of graduates, degrees, facilities, ASIIN accreditation, admission pathways (regular and by research), curriculum, registration stages, requirements, and schedules for the Master in Biology Study Program. The third presentation was delivered by Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, M.Eng, covering the vision, mission, graduate profile, number of graduates, degrees, facilities, pathways (regular and by research), curriculum structure, stages, and specific admission requirements for the Doctor in Biology Study Program.
The alumni sharing session commenced with Ariel Hananya, S.Si, M.Sc., who shared experiences and organizations during their Master’s studies in Biology UGM, benefits obtained after entering the program, and career prospects for Biology graduates in national and international companies. Dr. Junaidi, S.P, M.Sc., Ph.D., an alumnus of the Doctoral Program in Biology, shared experiences of studying with various scholarships at Colorado State University, the SEARCA scholarship, and the Double-Degree program at the University of Montpellier and the Doctoral Program at the Faculty of Biology, UGM. After the presentation and alumni sharing sessions concluded, there was a question-and-answer session for both the Master’s and Doctoral programs in Biology at UGM.. Participants were highly enthusiastic in asking questions, and all queries were well addressed by the speakers. The event concluded with closing remarks from the host.
The implementation of this Open House event, introducing the Regular, by Research, and Double-Degree LPDP Master’s and Doctoral Program in the Faculty of Biology at UGM, played a crucial role in familiarizing prospective students with the offered programs. It provided detailed information about the structure, registration requirements, curriculum, and facilities while facilitating interactions between prospective students and faculty members. Additionally, it encouraged information exchange, sparked interest among prospective students, and offered a platform for discussions regarding admissions and requirements for the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in the Faculty of Biology at UGM. Therefore, this event was expected to provide comprehensive information and assist prospective students in making informed decisions about pursuing Master’s and Doctoral education in the field of Biology. The event recording was available for review on the Kanal Pengetahuan Fakultas Biology Channel on YouTube.