The Pharmacy Study Program of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang held an event called "Admission of Master of Pharmacy Study Program Students" on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This event took place in the meeting room on the second floor of the Ar-Rahim Building, Faculty of Medicine, Campus 3, UIN Malang. This event was a significant momentum because it was the first implementation of student admissions for the Master of Pharmacy level. This activity marked the beginning of the academic journey of the first batch of the Master of Pharmacy Study Program and the study program's commitment to developing superior postgraduate education in the field of pharmacy.

This event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Prof. Dr. dr. Yuyun Yueniwati PW., M.Kes., Sp.Rad (K), Vice Dean 1 Dr. dr. Ermin Rachmawati, M. Biomed, Vice Dean 2 dr. Alvi Milliana, M.Biomed, Vice Dean 3 Dr. Begum Fauziyah, M.Farm, Head of Administration of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Nur Farida, S.Psi, Head of the Master of Pharmacy Study Program Dr. apt. Burhan Ma'arif ZA, M.Farm, Secretary of the Master of Pharmacy Study Program Dr. Dewi Sinta Megawati, M.Sc, Head of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Study Program, Prof. Dr. Roihatul Mutiah, SF., M.Kes., Apt., Secretary of the Study Program, Dr. Apt. Yen Yen Indrawijaya, S.Farm., M.Farm.Klin, Head of the Pharmacist Professional Education Study Program Dr. apt. Rahmi Annisa, M.Farm, Secretary of the Pharmacist Professional Education Study Program Dr. apt. Wirda Anggraini, M.Farm, Head of the Master of Biomedical Science Study Program Dr. drg. Anik Listiyana, M.Biomed, Secretary of the Master of Biomedical Science Study Program Dr. Zainabur Rahmah, S.Si., M.Si, and apt. Abdul Hakim, S.Si.M.PI., M.Farm as the prayer reciter.

The Head of the Master of Pharmacy Study Program, Dr. apt. Burhan Ma'arif ZA, M.Farm, stated that the meaning and important role of the PBAK activity for new Master of Pharmacy students is to get to know the campus from all aspects, namely academics, organizational structure, and the environment of this campus. The hope is that after this event is held, students can understand the materials that have been presented so that there are no problems when studying. In addition, this first batch is expected to be able to process well during lectures so that they can participate in developing the study program and faculty. Therefore, as the first batch, Master of Pharmacy students are expected to be the main foundation in building an academic culture, maintaining the quality of education, and strengthening the reputation of the study program at the institutional and national levels.

The Master of Pharmacy study program focuses on natural pharmaceutical science, pharmaceutical technology, and pharmaceutical chemistry, developing halal products and products that support Hajj pilgrims. This master's program is more academically focused, enabling it to conduct extensive research at the national and international levels. The resulting products can include innovations in drug manufacturing technology and scientific documents that can benefit education and the general public. He also advised new Master of Pharmacy students to be enthusiastic in their studies, by planning and structured goals.

Furthermore, he stated that the integration of academic values, ethics, and professionalism in this study program is crucial, as without ethics, academic values are meaningless. This was emphasized in the PBAK (Islamic Student Development Program) that new students must instill Islamic values and the personality of ulul albab (leaders of Islamic thought). The hope is that they will carry out their academic competencies based on ethics and professionalism. “"Be a civilized academic, by upholding knowledge, upholding religion"”, that's the message from Dr. apt. Burhan.

New students of the Master of Pharmacy Study Program are expected to graduate on time, because when someone tries hard... start tempo If you start early, you'll easily reach your final goal sooner. Becoming a new student in the Master of Pharmacy program is a new journey, so you should enjoy every step of the way. Even if it feels difficult, don't give up easily.

Contributors: Nailah Khansa Shabrina (PSSF 25) and Salsabilla Septiana Azahra (PSSF 25)