UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy has completed the accreditation process for five programs assessed by the Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN) and received satisfactory results.
The accredited programs include the Undergraduate Pharmacy Program, the Professional Pharmacist Program, theMaster’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy, the Master’s in Pharmacy Management, and the Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
At the closing event, which was marked by openness and productive discussions, ASIIN representative Professor Moritz Bunemann and UGM’s Vice-Rector for Education and Learning, Professor Wening Udasmoro, evaluated the academic program’s achievements and provided constructive recommendations for future improvements.
Professor Bunemann, as the ASIIN assessor, expressed his appreciation for the atmosphere at UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy.
“We are very impressed with the openness and strong cooperation between students and faculty members here. Students are delighted with the implemented programs, especially the comprehensive mentoring and tutorial system,” he said on Thursday (Jan. 16).
The mentoring system is regarded as one of the faculty’s main strengths in supporting students’ academic success. The international programs and research facilities also received praise.
“Facilities like the Advanced Computational Science Learning Center and Integrated Laboratory for Research and Testing are truly outstanding. They provide access for both students and faculty to conduct high-quality research with modern instruments,” he added.
Professor Bunemann also highlighted employers’ satisfaction with the qualifications of UGM’s Faculty of Pharmacy graduates.
“We hear that employers are delighted with the qualifications of graduates from this faculty. This strongly indicates that the programs are highly relevant to the current industry needs,” he said.
Additionally, the presence of international programs at the faculty was positively noted. Professor Bunemann hopes the faculty expand its master’s programs with international students.
“This program would enrich students’ academic experience and enhance the quality in the classroom,” he explained.
Professor Bunemann clarified that the next steps in the accreditation process involve submitting the accreditation report draft in early February, allowing the Faculty of Pharmacy to provide input until the end of February.
“The updated report will be sent back to the evaluators in early March, and the final decision will be announced at the end of March,” he added.
Professor Wening Udasmoro expressed gratitude and commitment to continually improving the quality of education at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
“We are deeply grateful for the constructive feedback from the ASIIN team. All these recommendations will serve as the foundation for us to enhance the quality of education and academic experiences for our students,” she said.
She also mentioned that the Faculty of Pharmacy at UGM would continue to strive to meet international standards and strengthen its commitment to maintaining high educational quality.
“This accreditation process is not only to evaluate existing programs but also as a means to reinforce our commitment to improving the quality of education and producing outstanding graduates,” Professor Udasmoro concluded.
With highly positive results and several recommendations for improvement, the Faculty of Pharmacy is ready to continue developing toward higher educational quality and international accreditation.
Author: Rahma Khoirunnisa
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya
Photographer: Donnie