Master of Herbal Studies Program
Formal education, in this case related to herbs, is still a necessity and obligation for the community to gain recognition both nationally and internationally, especially at the university level. Herbal science was formed to be able to optimally utilize Indonesian medicinal plant resources into herbal medicines as rational complementary/alternatives that are tested for safety, effectiveness, and quality, so that they can be used in the formal treatment/service system as preventive, promotive, curative, and/or rehabilitative as well as health care alongside conventional medicine. In addition, to integrate herbal medicine and the use of herbs in health and beauty care that have clear scientific benchmarks and indicators.
The Herbal Masters Program of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia was held starting in September 2010 and was strengthened by the Decree of the Chancellor of the University of Indonesia No. 0148/SK/R/UI/2010, dated February 19, 2010.
Excellent Accreditation
Based on the decision of LAM-PTKes No. 0500/LAM-PTKes/Akr/Mag/VII/2023
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the Master of Herbal (M.Herb) Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Indonesia are able to develop innovative and tested herbal products, recommend their use in solving health problems, and manage research related to raw materials and herbal products that are beneficial to society and science.
Study Program Objectives
1. Produce graduates who:
highly intellectual, noble character, and entrepreneurial spirit;
able to compete at national and regional levels;
able to develop research-based science and technology that supports the industrial revolution 4.0 in the use of innovative and tested herbs;
2. Produce original and high-quality herbal research, and produce innovative herbal products based on entrepreneurship;
3. Producing community service in the herbal field that is beneficial to the community.
Curriculum
The Herbal Master's Program offers two (2) educational pathways: lecture pathway and research pathway. The study period for the Herbal Master's Program for both pathways is scheduled for 4 (four) semesters each and can be completed in a maximum of 6 (six) active semesters. The study load is 40 credits. The Herbal Master's Program consists of compulsory courses and elective courses.
Master of Herbal Studies Course
Master of Herbal Research Path
Prospective Student Requirements
Study and Research Path Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in: Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as proven by uploading Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript.
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Diplomas from foreign universities must be equivalized by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education.
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Minimum GPA for undergraduate degree is 3,00 (three point zero zero) on a scale of 4 or its equivalent, for applicants who are graduates of B accredited study programs (The study program accreditation referred to is the current accreditation proven by a legalized photocopy of the accreditation certificate).
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Graduates other than bachelor of pharmacy graduates must take a matriculation course in basic pharmacy science with a maximum credit load of 12 credits. Students can continue their education in the Master's Program if they pass all matriculation courses within a maximum of 2 (two) semesters with a minimum matriculation GPA of 3,00.
Additional Requirements for Research Track:
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Have a proven research track record with scientific publications in at least SINTA 3 journals.
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Have a research plan that will be carried out and will be assessed during the interview by the Study Program.