Makassar — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar conducted an international benchmarking visit to the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (FHS UKM) on 25 November 2025. This visit marks a strategic step toward establishing the Master of Biomedical Science program at Unismuh Makassar, as well as strengthening institutional partnership through the initiation of a student mobility program between the two institutions.

The delegation from FMHS Unismuh Makassar was led by key faculty leaders, including the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Internationalization, Dr. Andi Weri Sompa, Sp.N(K), along with program managers who engaged in in-depth discussions with FHS UKM regarding academic standards, curriculum development, research frameworks, and the management system of the Master of Biomedical Science program at UKM. The discussions also explored laboratory structure, graduate competencies, quality assurance mechanisms, and opportunities for collaborative research.

“This benchmarking activity serves as an essential foundation for FMHS Unismuh to establish a competitive Master’s Program in Biomedical Science that meets international standards. UKM’s experience as one of the leading research universities in Southeast Asia provides highly valuable insights,” stated the FMHS representative.

In addition to postgraduate program development, both institutions agreed to expand student mobility opportunities, including short courses, exchange programs, laboratory attachments, and other international initiatives organized under MACCA and PANRITA. FHS UKM welcomed the strengthening of this collaboration, particularly in the fields of biomedical science, public health, and regional academic networking. This partnership is expected to contribute meaningfully to enhancing the capacity of Indonesia’s health workforce and broadening international exposure for students of Unismuh Makassar.

With the completion of this benchmarking activity, FMHS Unismuh Makassar is optimistic about finalizing the development of its Master of Biomedical Science program, while also paving the way for students to experience a broader international academic environment across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Unismuh Makassar Perkuat Kolaborasi dengan UKM: Rancang Master of Biomedical Science Sambil Inisiasi Student Mobility Program

Makassar — Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar melaksanakan International benchmarking ke Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (FHS UKM) pada 25 November 2025. Kunjungan ini menjadi langkah strategis dalam rencana pembukaan program Master of Biomedical Science di Unismuh Makassar serta penguatan kerja sama dengan menginisiasi student mobility program antara kedua institusi.

Delegasi FKIK Unismuh Makassar dipimpin oleh jajaran pimpinan fakultas yakni Wakil dekan 1 bidang akademik dan internationalisasi, Dr. dr. Andi Weri Sompa, Sp.N(K) dan pengelola program studi yang secara langsung berdiskusi dengan pihak FHS UKM mengenai standar akademik, kurikulum, riset, serta sistem pengelolaan program master of biomedical science di UKM. Sesi diskusi juga mencakup pendalaman struktur laboratorium, kompetensi lulusan, mekanisme quality assurance, hingga peluang kolaborasi riset. “Benchmarking ini menjadi fondasi penting bagi FKIK Unismuh untuk membuka Program Magister Ilmu Biomedis yang berdaya saing dan memenuhi standar internasional. Pengalaman UKM sebagai salah satu universitas riset terkemuka di Asia Tenggara memberikan insight berharga,” ujar perwakilan FKIK Unismuh Makassar.

Selain pembahasan program pascasarjana, kedua institusi juga menyepakati perluasan student mobility opportunities, termasuk short course, exchange program, laboratory attachment, dan international program lainnya yang dikemas dalam MACCA dan PANRITA. Pihak FHS UKM menyambut baik penguatan kolaborasi ini, terutama dalam bidang biomedis, kesehatan masyarakat, serta pengembangan jejaring akademik regional. Kerja sama ini diharapkan menjadi langkah konkret dalam meningkatkan kapasitas SDM kesehatan Indonesia dan memperluas eksposur internasional bagi mahasiswa Unismuh Makassar.

Dengan terlaksananya benchmarking ini, FKIK Unismuh Makassar optimis dapat segera memfinalkan penyusunan program Master of Biomedical Science sekaligus membuka jalan bagi mahasiswa untuk merasakan atmosfer perkuliahan luar negeri yang lebih luas di kawasan Asia Tenggara dan dunia.