BIOLOGY

To become a superior study program in the field of Industrial Biology with an international perspective based on Islamic morals and ethics

• To organize quality academic programs oriented to the field of industry in the area of Biology Study Program of UAD that are standardized nationally and internationally
• To increase research activities for lecturers and students, and encourage a good research climate in the field of Industrial Biology in order to produce quality research
• To improve the quality and quantity of service and community service both for Muhammadiyah members and Indonesian people in general
• To improve the quality and quantity of cooperation with the government and private sector at the National and International level in the implementation of education, research and community service
• To implement values ​​in all aspects of activities at Biology Study Program of UAD

• To produce graduates who have superior competence in the field of biology with noble character
• To develop research results that are relevant to the needs of the local, national and international community in the field of Biology and the advancement of science and technology
• To develop community service programs aimed at creating an advanced Indonesian society
• To realize an academic atmosphere that is based on Islamic values

The graduates of Biology Study Program can become a researcher and practitioner in the Government and Private Institutions in the Field of Industrial Biology, Bioentrepreneur, Laboratory Analysts and Technician, Environmental Analysis Expert, and Educator, both in universities (lecturer) and schools (teacher).

Graduates have a general understanding on biology, are skilled in managing ideas, concepts, problems, discoveries, development and application of biology, and actively participate in research on the development and application of Biology. Graduates have a high curiosity, are sensitive to the development of biology both locally and globally, appreciate the authenticity of ideas, concepts, and other findings, appreciate interdisciplinary efforts in research development in order to utilize natural resources.

Biology Study Program of UAD has a Teaching Staff with 20% of them having a doctoral degree, 60% having a Master’s degree, and the other 20% currently pursuing Master’s degree. The lecturers are alumni from well-known universities such as Bandung Institute of Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Padjadjaran University, Andalas University, and Brawijaya University, as well as foreign universities such as Bold University (USA), Tokyo University (Japan) and Jichi Medical University (Japan). The Biology lecturers of UAD have expertise in Systematics and Taxonomy, Animal Structure and Physiology, Plant Structure and Physiology, Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedics, Biotechnology, and Molecular Genetics that support graduates’ skills in Industrial Biology.

The academic activities are supported by various facilities, such as representative lecture rooms (with LCD, AC, Whiteboards). The Biology Study Program has a number of laboratories, divided into Teaching/Practicum laboratory and Research Laboratory. The Research Laboratory consists of Ecology and Systematics Laboratory, Microbiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, the Biotechnology (Genetics and Molecular) Laboratory, Plant Structure and Physiology Laboratory, and Animal Structure and Physiology Laboratory. The Biology Study Program is also equipped with other facilities, including Basic Physics Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, and is also supported by digital-based library (http://digilib.uad.ac.id), internet/Wifi access, as well as various scholarships for the students(Bidikmisi, BBM, PPA, Supersemar, Dikpora Student Scholarship, scholarships from several partner banks of UAD, etc.).