Jimbaran — Udayana University has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing and ensuring the quality of education by conducting a field assessment for the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacist Professional study programs within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA). The event took place at the FMIPA Dean’s Office building on the Jimbaran Campus on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).
The field assessment was attended by Udayana University’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, the assessor team from the Indonesian Independent Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (LAM-PTKes), the Chair of the FMIPA Senate, the FMIPA Dean and Vice Deans, the Head of the Udayana University Library, the Secretaries of LPPM, LP3M, and USDI, the FMIPA Administration Coordinator, faculty members, and other invited guests.
The LAM-PTKes assessor team consisted of Dr. apt. Nunung Yuniarti, S.F., M.Si., Prof. Dr. apt. Lucy Dewi N. Sasongko, M.Si., and apt. Maria Philomena Erika Rengga, S.Farm., M.Farm-Klin.
The event was officially opened by Udayana University’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Ir. I Nengah Sujaya, M.Agr.Sc., Ph.D. In his remarks, Prof. Sujaya expressed his appreciation for the assessor team’s presence and emphasized the importance of the field assessment as part of Udayana University’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve educational quality. “The Pharmacy and Pharmacist Professional Education study programs are among Udayana University’s flagship programs within the health cluster. Out of 136 existing study programs, Pharmacy ranks in the top five in terms of the fiercest competition and highest level of interest from prospective students,” stated Prof. Sujaya.
According to him, this high level of interest reflects the public’s strong confidence in the quality of pharmacy education at Udayana University. Consequently, enhancing graduate competence remains a key focus, continuously strengthened through a sustainable quality assurance system.
This commitment is also part of Udayana University’s development agenda during its transformation into a State University with Legal Entity status (PTN-BH). In this context, the university continues to boost the appeal and competitiveness of its study programs at both national and international levels.
Prof. Sujaya also highlighted Bali’s potential as a key asset that can be leveraged to further strengthen the Pharmacy program’s excellence. Beyond its renown as a global tourism destination, Bali possesses a wealth of culture and local knowledge—including herbal medicine traditions and Usada Bali—that can be integrated into the advancement of pharmaceutical science and research.
“Through research strengths such as the ‘Wellness Nexus’ and the establishment of international classes, we hope the Udayana University Pharmacy program will develop unique characteristics that position it as a global benchmark,” he remarked.
Furthermore, Prof. Sujaya noted that the visit by the assessor team serves as a crucial opportunity for Udayana University to gain insights for the program’s development and quality enhancement.
“The presence of the assessor team is a highly valuable opportunity for us. The input, suggestions, and quality improvement strategies provided by the assessors will serve as vital points for follow-up action within our university management evaluation,” he said. He also urged the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the entire study program management team to provide open and extensive access to information and data to ensure the smooth conduct of the field assessment.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. apt. Lucy Dewi N. Sasongko, M.Si., representing the assessor team, extended her congratulations on the occasion of Udayana University’s anniversary and its achievement in officially attaining the status of a State University with Legal Entity (PTN-BH) status. She expressed hope that this milestone would further strengthen Udayana University’s role at both national and international levels.
Prof. Lucy explained that the field assessment aims to provide constructive input for the development of the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacist Professional Program study programs. The activity is scheduled to take place over four days, concluding on Saturday, in accordance with the review protocols for these two programs.
“We are conducting this field assessment to supplement and verify the data previously outlined in the Self-Evaluation Report (LED) and the Adequacy Assessment,” Prof. Lucy explained.
She emphasized that the various questions and requests for supporting documents during the assessment process are not intended to find faults, but rather to gain a comprehensive overview of the study programs’ conditions.
“Our task is to capture the current situation, acknowledge the positive aspects already in place, and identify areas that still require improvement,” she added.
During the preparation of the final report and recommendations, the assessor team will also provide notes or recommendations regarding each criterion. According to Prof. Lucy, these recommendations are part of a commitment to continuous quality assurance and do not merely indicate poor performance.
The assessor team hopes that effective cooperation and communication with Udayana University—particularly with the administrators of the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacist Professional Program—will be maintained throughout the assessment process.
This field assessment is a crucial part of Udayana University’s efforts to ensure that its Pharmacy and Pharmacist Professional education consistently meets quality standards while responding to the increasingly dynamic needs of health higher education development. The input and recommendations from the assessor team are expected to serve as a foundation for strengthening the study programs, thereby enhancing their quality and competitiveness at both national and international levels.