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UM Bandung Pharmacy Program Equips Students with Professional Competence and Ethics

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Pharmacy Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah (UM) Bandung is increasingly popular among prospective students due to its focus on competency and broad career prospects.
  • UM Bandung, established in 2016, has grown to include five faculties and offers a Professional Pharmacist Education program, achieving a "Very Good" accreditation in 2024.
  • The program equips students with professional skills and ethical character, preparing them for diverse roles in healthcare, industry, and research.

Universitas Muhammadiyah (UM) Bandung's Pharmacy Study Program is attracting significant interest from aspiring health professionals across Indonesia. The program's emphasis on developing practical competencies and offering a clear path to a wide range of career opportunities makes it a sought-after choice for students.

Established in 2016, UM Bandung has rapidly expanded its academic offerings. The university now boasts five faculties, 18 undergraduate programs, and two master's programs. Notably, it also hosts a Professional Pharmacist Education Program (PSPPA) and secured a "Very Good" accreditation from BAN-PT in 2024, underscoring its commitment to quality education.

Mutiara Imansari, Head of the Pharmacy Program, explained that the curriculum covers all facets of pharmaceutical science, from drug discovery and formulation to production, distribution, and rational use. "Students learn how medicines are discovered, formulated, produced, distributed, and ultimately used effectively, safely, and rationally by patients," Imansari stated. The ultimate goal, she added, is to ensure medicines provide genuine benefits to the community.

Graduates from UM Bandung's Pharmacy program are prepared for diverse roles. Beyond becoming pharmacists in hospitals or retail settings, they can pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, food technology, laboratories, research institutions, government agencies like BPOM and the Ministry of Health, or even establish their own businesses. The program integrates a competency-based curriculum with modern laboratory facilities and experienced faculty, blending professional skills with the values of Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan to foster strong ethical character alongside expertise.

Students learn how medicines are discovered, formulated, produced, distributed, and ultimately used effectively, safely, and rationally by patients. The ultimate goal is to ensure medicines provide genuine benefits to the community.

— Mutiara ImansariHead of the Pharmacy Program at UM Bandung, explaining the program's objectives.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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