DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES

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History of Magister Biology Study Program began from Master Reproductive Biology Study Program, wherein 1995 the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, with the assistance of academic staff from other faculties (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Medicine, and Fisheries), proposed to establish a magister study program through the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Brawijaya. One of the basic considerations in realizing the desire to establish this study program is the development of potential human resources/academic staff who have academic professorship and doctoral positions; sufficient laboratory infrastructure for doctoral research and research culture activities; capable work result; good development of science and technology, especially in the field of molecular biology. In addition, the market demand for experts, both researchers, and professionals is also increasing.

At that time, educational activities of the Master Reproductive Biology Study Program were legally under the Postgraduate Program in Plant Science, although, in essence, all academic activities were very independent and could be carried out in the Department of Biology and some of its supporting faculties, but it was only in 1999 that the proposal was realized after the issuance of Decree No. 362/ DIKTI/Kep/1999, dated July 26, 1999. After issuing the decree, the Reproductive Biology Study Program was de jure an independent study program under UB’s Postgraduate Program. In the 2006/2007 academic year, postgraduate management in UB was transferred to the faculty as the scientific parent of the postgraduate program. So, the Magister Reproductive Biology Study Program was managed directly by the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The development of the Master Reproductive Biology Study Program can be said to have developed significantly following the development of the Department of Biology. With the support of TPSDP Block Grant funds, human resources of the Department of Biology have increased significantly, both from the indicators of increasing the number of lecturer staff with doctoral degrees, the number of publications, and the presence of lecturers in scientific forums at national and international levels, laboratory facilities, libraries, and academics. As a result, the atmosphere in the department is also increasing. On the other hand, the development of science and technology, especially in the field of molecular biology, is growing rapidly.  Modern biological science is not only related to biotechnology but is also closely related to environmental issues and biodiversity. Realizing this, the Magister Reproductive Biology Study Program then changed to a Magister Biology Study Program with interest in Reproductive Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Conservation Biology (environmental biology and management of biological resources)

Graduates of the Master of Biology are expected to have high competence in the field of modern biology. So, they can work in various fields such as education, community advocacy, bureaucrats, research and development of science, and independent work as entrepreneurs, especially those engaged in bioindustry, bioconservation, and management of biological resources. As we know, this sector is very prospective and needed in increasing the nation’s competitiveness.

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision

“Being an exemplary study program in providing Masters in Biology education in accordance with the best international standards through innovative research and development of modern biological concepts to understand the meaning of life, the function of creation and play an active role in solving biological problems faced by society.”

Mission

Serving the people of East Java, Indonesian citizens, and human being through the best programs to:

  • Organize education so that graduates have a thorough understanding of modern biological concepts and a good academic profile, uphold ethics, and are able to work together in an interdisciplinary manner for biosphere conservation.
  • Educate students to have the skills and expertise of research innovations in the development of reproductive biology.
  • Educate students to be able to work in teams with full independence, have a responsibility in decision making to develop knowledge, and solve problems related to the field of biology or multidisciplinary.

Goals

  • To produce a qualified master of biology, fear God Almighty, have an entrepreneurial spirit so that they become professional workers who are able to compete at the international level.
  • To develop science and technology based on modern biological concepts published scientifically and useful to help the community.

To make efforts to apply science and technology research results through community service programs

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Sekilas Master (S2)

Sejarah Program magister Biologi bermula dari program studi magister Biologi Reproduksi, dimana pada tahun 1995 Fakultas MIPA dengan dibantu tenaga pengajar dari Fakultas lainnya (Fak Peternakan, Pertanian, Kedokteran, dan Perikanan) mengusulkan untuk mendirikan Program Magister melalui Program Pascasarjana Universitas Brawijaya. Salah satu dasar pertimbangan yang sangat mendesak dalam mewujudkan keinginan untuk mendirikan Program Studi ini adalah karena perkembangan potensi sumberdaya manusia / tenaga pengajar yang mempunyai jabatan akademik guru besar dan doktor, prasarana laboratorium untuk penelitian program doktoral dan budaya meneliti telah mencukupi, serta hasil-hasil karya mereka sudah cukup mumpuni, serta perkembangan sain dan teknologi terutama bidang biologi molekular semakin pesat. Disamping itu perkembangan pasar (market demand) akan tenaga ahli baik peneliti dan profesional juga semakin meningkat.

Pada saat itu program Magister Biologi Reproduksi aktifitas pendidikannya secara hukum dibawah Program studi ilmu Tanaman Program Pascasarjana, meskipun pada hakekatnya semua aktifitas akademik sudah sangat mandiri dapat dilakukan di Departemen Biologi dan beberapa Fakultas Pendukungnya, tetapi baru tahun 1999 usulannya terealisasi setelah turunnya SK No 362/DIKTI/Kep/1999, tanggal 26 Juli 1999. Setelah turunnya SK tersebut Program Studi Biologi Reproduksi secara de jure sudah merupakan program studi yang mandiri di bawah Program Pasca Sarjana UB. Pada tahun ajaran 2006/2007 manajemen pascasarjana di UB dipindahkan ke Fakultas yang merupakan induk keilmuan dari Program Pascasarjana, sehingga PS Biologi Reproduksi dikelola langsung oleh Departemen Biologi Fakultas MIPA UB.

Perkembangan PPS Biologi Reproduksi dapat dikatakan berkembang signifikan mengikuti perkembangan Departemen Biologi. Dengan dukungan dana Block Grant TPSDP, sumber daya manusia JBUB meningkat secara signifikant, baik dari indikator penambahan jumlah staf dosen bergelar S-3, jumlah publikasi dan kehadiran dosen pada forum-forum ilmiah di tingkat nasional dan internasional, fasilitas laboratorium, perpustakaan, maupun akademik atmosfir di departemen juga semakin meningkat. Disisi lain perkembangan sain dan teknologi terutama di bidang molekuler biologi semakin pesat, ilmu biologi modern bukan sekedar hanya berkaitan dengan bioteknologi, tetapi juga sangat berkaitan dengan masalah-masalah lingkungan dan keanekaragaman hayati. Menyadari hal tersebut, program S2 Biologi reproduksi selanjutnya berganti menjadi Program Magister Biologi dengan minat

  • Biologi Reproduksi,
  • Biologi Molekuler,
  • Bioteknologi,
  • Biologi konservasi (Biologi lingkungan dan manajemen sumber daya hayati).

Para lulusan Magister Biologi diharapkan mempunyai kompetensi yang tinggi pada bidang biologi modern sehingga dapat bergerak di berbagai bidang seperti pendidikan, adavokasi masyarakat, birokrat, penelitian dan pengembangan ilmu maupun kerja mandiri sebagai wirausahawan terutama yang bergerak di bidang bioindustri, Biokonservasi, maupun manajemen sumber dayhayati, dimana sektor ini merupakan sektor yang sangat prospektif dan sangat di butuhkan dalam meningkatkan daya saing bangsa.

VISI, MISI DAN TUJUAN

VISI
“Menjadi program studi teladan dalam menyelenggarakan pendidikan S-2 Biologi sesuai dengan standar internasional terbaik melalui inovasi penelitian dan pengembangan konsep biologi modern untuk memahami makna kehidupan, fungsi penciptaan dan berperan aktif dalam memecahkan masalah biologi yang dihadapi masyarakat.”

MISI
Melayani masyarakat Jawa Timur, warga negara Indonesia dan umat manusia melalui program-program terbaik untuk:

  • Menyelenggarakan pendidikan magister agar lulusan memiliki pemahaman menyeluruh tentang konsep biologi modern dan profil akademik yang baik, menjunjung tinggi etika dan mampu bekerja sama secara interdisiplin untuk konservasi biosfer.
  • Mendidik mahasiswa untuk memiliki ketrampilan dan kemahiran inovasi penelitian dalam pengembangan biologi reproduksi.
  • Mendidik mahasiswa agar mampu bekerja dalam tim dengan kemadirian penuh, mempunyai tanggung jawab dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk mengembangkan ilmu dan menyelesaikan masalah terkait bidang biologi atau multidisiplin.

TUJUAN

  • Menghasilkan magister biologi yang berkualitas, bertakwa kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, berjiwa entrepreneur, sehingga menjadi tenaga kerja profesional yang mampu bersaing di tingkat internasional.
  • Mengembangkan IPTEK berdasarkan konsep biologi modern yang dipublikasikan secara ilmiah dan bermanfaat untuk membantu masyarakat.
  • Melakukan upaya-upaya untuk menerapkan IPTEK hasil-hasil penelitian melalui program pengabdian kepada masyarakat.

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