Biotechnology Study Program
- Vision
The Biotechnology Study Program of the Graduate School, Gadjah Mada University, envisions becoming a pioneer in Master’s level education in Biotechnology in Indonesia with international standards, dedicated to the interests of the nation and humanity, guided by the cultural values of the nation based on Pancasila.
- Mission
The mission of the Master’s Program in Biotechnology at UGM includes:
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- Conducting internationally recognized Master’s level education in the field of Biotechnology that enhances the career success of graduates and contributes to the improvement of the nation’s quality of life.
- Supporting the advancement of biotechnology research that contributes to education and the progress of science, technology, and cultural enrichment of the nation.
- Initiating and implementing collaborative programs, both nationally and internationally, with educational institutions, research organizations, government agencies, businesses, and communities.
- Goal
The objectives of this study program are:
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- To produce graduates at the postgraduate level in the field of biotechnology who possess the ability to develop and apply modern biotechnology principles, thereby capable of providing benefits for humanity.
- To produce postgraduate program graduates with competitive abilities, enabling them to pursue further postgraduate studies both domestically and internationally.
- To generate high-quality scientific publications in the fields of health, agriculture, environment, and industry biotechnology.
- To develop technologies in the fields of health, agriculture, environment, and industrial biotechnology.
- To establish collaborations in education and research with other educational institutions both domestically and internationally.
- To foster collaborations in research with research institutions and industries both domestically and internationally.
- Target
The envision targets of this program:
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- To produce graduates of Master’s in Biotechnology who possess the ability to create by applying modern biotechnology principles, thereby capable of providing benefits for humanity.
- To produce graduates of Master’s in Biotechnology with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 and a study period of 2 years, enabling them to compete for further postgraduate studies both domestically and internationally.
- To produce 1 scientific work published at the national/international level in the fields of health, agriculture, environment, and industrial biotechnology by each respective educator every year.
- To develop new technologies in the fields of health, agriculture, environment, and industrial biotechnology.
- To enhance collaboration in education and research with the International Center for Biotechnology Osaka University, Ibaraki University Japan, and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) Japan.
- To strengthen collaboration in research with institutions and industries engaged in biotechnology.
- Curriculum
The 2018 curriculum for the Master’s in Biotechnology program consists of 40 – 50 Credit Hours (CH), divided as follows: The program’s activities are structured in a curriculum that can be completed in less than 4 semesters, with the following breakdown: (a) Semester I: 10 CH of mandatory program courses and 6 – 10 CH of elective courses, (b) Semester II: 9 CH of mandatory courses and 6 – 11 CH of mandatory interest-specific and/or elective courses, (c) Semester III: 8 CH for the thesis.
Mandatory Courses
These courses provide support for the deepening of knowledge and expertise in biotechnology and are offered at an advanced level. The total number of credit hours for mandatory courses is 19 or 17.5 Credit, which includes: Cell Biology (2/0), Molecular Physiology (2/0), Molecular Genetics (2/0), Bioinformatics for Genomic and Protein Analysis (2/0), Good Research Practice (2/0), Genetic Engineering (2/0), Cell Propagation (2/0), Molecular Detection (0/2), Career in Biotechnology (1/0), Proposal Development (2/0).
Mandatory Interest-Specific Courses
Interest-specific mandatory courses are required for every Master’s in Biotechnology student who has chosen a specific field of interest, namely:
Health Biotechnology Interest (6 Credits)
Molecular Diagnostics 2/0
Gene Therapy Technology 2/0
Preventive Health Biotechnology 2/0
Agricultural Biotechnology Interest (6 Credit)
Plant and Animal Microbe Associations 3/0
Transgenic Plant and Animal Technology 3/0
Industrial Biotechnology Interest (6 Credit)
Biochemical Engineering 3/0
Transport Phenomena in Bioprocess 3/0
Environmental Biotechnology Interest (6 Credit)
Environmental Biotechnology 3/0
Environmental Toxicology 3/0
Course Distribution by Semester and Lecturer
Semester I :
| Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Cell Biology |
SPSBT-6101 |
2/0 |
Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi *
Dr. Endah Retnaningrum Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti |
| Molecular Physiology | SPSBT-6102 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Sukarti Moeljopawiro*Dr. M. Saifur Rochman
Prof. Dr. Sunarti |
| Molecular Genetics | SPSBT-6103 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Triwibowo Yuwono *
Prof. Dr. Sujadi Dr. Ir. Donny Widianto |
| Career in biotechnology | SPSBT-6104 | 2/0 | Pengelola |
| Good research practice | SPSBT-6105 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Sukarti M *
Prof. Dr. Sutaryo, SpA(K) Dr. Dini Wahyu Kartika Sari |
Elective Courses for Semester I
| Concentration Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Virology | SPSBT-7103 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ir. Susamto, M.Sc*
Dr. dr. Abu Tholib Aman M. Saifudin Hakim, dr.,Ph.D |
| Health Biotechnology of Fish | SPSBT-7110 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Triyanto, M.Si.*
Dr. Ir. Murwantoko, M.Si. Dr. Noer Kasanah, Apt., M.Si |
| Microbiome | SPSBT-7112 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Jaka Widada, MP.*
Dr. Ir. Donny Widianto Dr. M.Saifur Rohman, M.Si. |
| Nanobiotechnology | SPSBT-7111 | 2/0 | Dr.rer.nat Ronny Martien*
Prof. Dr. Akhmad Kharis Nugroho Dr. Rini Kuswahyuning Dr. Adhyatmika, M.Biotech. |
| Soil Biotechnology and Biofertilizers | SPSBT-7109 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Ngadiman, M.si*.
Dr. Ir. Jaka Widada. MP. |
| Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis | SPSBT-7105 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ratna Asmah Susidarti* Dr.rer.nat Yosi Bayu Murti |
| Biomolecule Analysis | SPSBT-7102 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Chairil Anwar*
Dr. Tri Joko Raharjo, M.Si. Dr. biol.hom. Nastiti Wijayanti |
| Phytoalexins and Resistance | SPSBT-7107 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ir. SM. Widyasturi*
Prof. Dr. Ir Christanti, M.Sc. Prof. Dr. Subagus Wahyuono Ani Widiastuti, SP., MP., Ph.D. |
| Immunology | SPSBT-7101 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. dr. Marseryawan HNES
Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi, M.Sc Prof. Dr. dr. Sofia Mubarika |
| Plant Protection Biotechnology | SPSBT-7106 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ir. Susamto, M.Sc.*
Prof. Dr. Ir. Siti Subandiyah Dr. Alan Soffan, SP., M.Sc. |
| Enzymology | SPSBT-7104 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ir. Irfan D. Prijambada*
Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani Dr. rer.nat Lucia Dhiantika Witasari |
| Biodiversity and Biosecurity | SPSBT-7108 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Ir. Y. Andi Trisyono, M.Sc.*
Dr. Rina Sri Kasiamdari, M.Sc. Dr. Ir. Ngadiman, M.Si. |
Semester II
| Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Genetic Engineering | SPSBT-6201 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Widya Asmara*
Prof. Dr. Sismindari Prof. dr. Tri Wibawa, Ph.D. |
| Cell Propagation | SPSBT-6202 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Nurcahyanto*
Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti Prof. Dr. Wayan T. Artama |
| Molecular Detection | SPSBT6203 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Donny Widianto *
Dr. Widodo Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri |
| Bioinformatics for Genomic and Protein Analysis | SPSBT-6204
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2/0 | Dr. Ir. Jaka Widada*
dr. Luthfan Lazuardi, Ph.D Dr. M. Saifur Rohman |
| Proposal Development | SPSBT-6205 | 2/0 | Program Study Coordinator |
| Concentration Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Health Biotechnology | |||
| Molecular Diagnostics | SPSBT-6240 | 2/0 | Dr. dr. Abu Tholib Aman*
Dr. dr. Med. Suwarso Prof. Dr. dr. Sofia Mubarika |
| Gene Therapy Technology | SPSBT-6241 | 2/0 | Prof. dr. Tri Wibawa, Ph.D*
Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam M. Sofro Dr. dr. Agus Surono, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Mustofa |
| Preventive Health Biotechnology | SPSBT-6242 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. drh. Widya Asmara*
Prof. Dr. dr. Marsetyawan Prof. dr. Tri Wibawa, PhD. |
| Concentration Mandatory Courses | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Agro Biotechnology | |||
| Plant and Animal Microbe Associations | SPSBT-6243 | 3/0 | Prof. Dr. Liesmira Yusiati*
Dr. Ir. Sri Wedhastri Dr. Ir. Triyanto Dr. Ir. Chusnul Hanim |
| Technology of Transgenic Animals and Plants | SPSBT-6244 | 3/0 | Prof. Dr. Endang Semiarti*
Dr. Ir. Taryono Dr. Ir. Murwantoko Dr. drh.Asmarani Kusumawati |
| Concentration Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Industrial Biotechnology | |||
| Biochemical Engineering | SPSBT-6245 | 3/0 | Dr. Ir. Nurcahyanto*
Dr. Ir. Chusnul Hidayat Dr. Wiratni |
| Transport Phenomena in Bioprocess | SPSBT-6246 | 3/0 | Dr. Ria Millati*
Dr. Ir. Aswati Mindaryani |
| Concentration Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Environmental Biotechnology | |||
| Environmental Biotechnology: Microbial Environmental, Bioremediation, and Biodegradation | SPSBT6247 | 3/0 | Prof. Dr. Irfan D. P*
Dr. Ir. Sarto Nur Akbar A., Ph.D. |
| Environmental Toxicology | SPSBT-6248 | 3/0 | Prof. Dr. Endang Tri Wahyuni*
Dr. rer.nat.Andhika Puspito N |
Elective Courses for Semester 2
| Concentration Mandatory Course | Code | Credit | Lecturer |
| Marine Biotechnology | SPSBT-6240 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Alim Isnansetyo, M.Sc.*
Indah Istiqomah,M.Si., Ph.D Ratih Ida Adharini,M.Si., Ph.D |
| Fermentation Technology | SPSBT-7203 | 2/0 | D. Ir. M. Nur Cahyanto*
Dr. Ir. Chusnul Hidayat |
| Oncology | SPSBT-7201 | 2/0 | Prof. Dr. Edy Meiyanto*
Dr. dr. Totok Utoro, Sp.PA(K) Prof. Dr. dr. Sofia Mubarika Dr. Muthi’ Ikawati |
| Omics: From Genomes to Biomes | SPSBT-7208 | 2/0 | Dr. Widodo*
Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas Dr. Tutik Dwi Wahyuningsih |
| Immunochemistry | SPSBT-7202 | 2/0 | Dr. Rarastoeti Pratiwi*
Dr. drh. Asmarani Kusumawati Prof. Dr. drh. R. Wasito |
| Biotechnology Entrepreneurship | SPSBT-7211 | 2/0 | Dr. Ir. Wiwik Eko Widayati*
Dr. Ir. Donny Widianto |
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- Lecturers
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| Number | Lecturer Name | Faculty |
| 1 | Abdul Salam M. Sofro, dr., M.Sc., PhD., Prof | Universitas YARSI Jakarta |
| 2 | Abu Tholib Aman, dr, M.Sc., Ph.D., SpMK | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 3 | Adhyatmika, Apt, M.Biotech., Dr. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 4 | Agus Surono. dr., Ph.D., Sp.THT. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 5 | Ahmad Suparmin, S.P., M.Agr., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 6 | Akhmad Kharis Nugroho, Apt., M.Si., Dr., Prof. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 7 | Alim Isnansetyo, Ir.,M.Sc., Dr. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 8 | Alan Soffan, SP., M.Sc., Dr. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 9 | Asmarani Kusumawati, Drh. MP., Ph.D | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM |
| 10 | Aswati Mindaryani, Ir. M.Sc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Engineering UGM |
| 11 | Andhika Puspita Nugroho, MS., Dr.rer.nat | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 12 | Ani Widiastuti, S.P., M.P., Ph.D | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 13 | Chairil Anwar, Drs., DR. Prof. | Faculty of Mathematics and Science UGM |
| 14 | Christanti Sumardiyono, Ir., SU., Dr., Prof | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 15 | Chusnul Hidayat, Ir., Ph.D | Faculty of Agriculture Technology UGM |
| 16 | Chusnul Hanim, Ir., M.Si., Dr. | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM |
| 17 | Dini Wahyu Kartika Sari, S.Pi, M.Si., Dr, | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 18 | Donny Widianto, Ir., Ph.D | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 19 | Edy Meiyanto, Apt., MSi, Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 20 | Endah Retnaningrum, Ph.D., M.Eng | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 21 | Endang Semiarti, Dra., MSc., Ph.D Prof. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 22 | Endang Tri Wahyuni, Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Mathematics and Science UGM |
| 23 | Eni Harmayani, Ir., MSc., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture Technology UGM |
| 24 | Irfan D. Prijambada, Ir., MEng., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 25 | Indah Istiqomah, S.Pi., M.Si., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 26 | Jaka Widada. Ir., MP., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 27 | Lies Mira Yusiati, Ir., M.Sc., Dr. Prof. | Faculty of Animal Science UGM |
| 28 | Lucia Dhiantika W, Apt, M.Biotech., Dr.rer.nat | Faculty of Agriculture Technology UGM |
| 29 | Luthfan Lazuardi, dr., Ph.D. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 30 | Marsetyawan HNE S., dr., MSc., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 31 | Murwantoko, Ir., M.Si., Dr | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 32 | Mustofa, Apt., M.Kes., Dr., Prof. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 33 | Muthi’ Ikawati, Apt., M.Sc., Dr | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 34 | M. Nur Cahyanto, Ir., MSc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture Technology UGM |
| 35 | M. Saifur Rochman, SP., M.Si., M.Eng., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 36 | M. Saifudin Hakim, dr., M.Sc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 37 | Nastiti Wijayanti, S.Si., M.Si., Dr.biol.hom. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 38 | Nur Akbar Arofatulloh, S.P., M.Biotech., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 39 | Noer Kasanah, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., Ph.D | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 40 | Ngadiman., Ir., MSi., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 41 | R. Wasito, drh. MSc.,Ph.D., Prof | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM |
| 42 | Rarastoeti Pratiwi, dra., MSc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 43 | Ratna Asmah Susidarti, Apt., MSi, Ph.D. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 44 | Ratih Ida Adharini, S.Pi., M.Si., Dr.. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 45 | Ria Millati, ST., MT., Dr. | Faculty of Agriculture Technology UGM |
| 46 | Rina Sri Kasiamdari, S.Si., MSc., Ph.D | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 47 | Rina Kuswahyuning, Apt., M.Si., Dr. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 48 | Rony Martien, M.Si., Dr.rer.nat | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 49 | Sarto, Ir., M.Sc., Dr. | Faculty of Engineering UGM |
| 50 | Sismindari, Apt., SU., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 51 | Siti Subandiyah, Ir., M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 52 | SM Widyastuti, Ir, MSc., PhD., Prof | Faculty of Forestry UGM |
| 53 | Sofia Mubarika, dr., M.Med.Sc., Ph.D. Prof. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 54 | Subagus Wahyuono, Apt., M.Sc., Dr. Prof. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 55 | Sudjadi, Apt., MS., Ph.D. Prof. | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |
| 56 | Sukarti Moeljopawiro, M.App.Sc., PhD., Prof. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 57 | Sunarti, M.Kes., Dr. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 58 | Susamto Somowiyarjo, Ir., M.Sc., Ph.D. Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 59 | Sutaryo, dr., Dr., Sp.A (K), Prof. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 60 | Suwarso, dr., DR Med. SpPK (K) | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 61 | Sri Wedhastri, Ir., MS., Dr. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 62 | Taryono, Ir., MSc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 63 | Totok Utoro, dr., PhD., SpPA | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 64 | Tutik Dwi Wahyuningtyas, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Mathematics and Science UGM |
| 65 | Tri Joko Raharjo, Drs., M.Si., Ph.D | Faculty of Mathematics and Science UGM |
| 66 | Triyanto, Ir., M.Si., Dr. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 67 | Triwibowo Yuwono, Ir., Ph.D., Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 68 | Tri Wibawa, dr., Ph.D., Sp.MK., Prof. | Faculty of Medicine UGM |
| 69 | Tri Rini Nuringtyas, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 70 | Wayan T. Artama, drh., Dr. Prof. | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM |
| 71 | Widodo, SP., M.Sc., Ph.D | Faculty of Animal Science UGM |
| 72 | Widya Asmara, drh., SU., Ph.D. Prof. | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM |
| 73 | Wiratni Budhijanto ST., MT., Ph.D. | Faculty of Engineering UGM |
| 74 | Wiwik Eko Widayati, Ir., MS., Dr. | Graduate School UGM |
| 75 | Y. Andi Trisyono, Ir., MSc., Ph.D, Prof. | Faculty of Agriculture UGM |
| 76 | Yekti Asih Purwestri, M.Si., Dr. | Faculty of Biology UGM |
| 77 | Yosi Bayu Murti, Apt, M.Si., Dr.rer.nat | Faculty of Pharmacy UGM |