Program Excellence of the Master’s (S2) in Biology Education, UNY

• Modern Biology Education Research–Driven – Focuses on the development of learning models, digital media, innovative assessments, and evidence-based pedagogical strategies.
• Integrated Curriculum: TPACK, STEM & SSI – Strengthens digital literacy and interdisciplinary learning approaches to address 21st-century biological challenges.
• Strong Academic Ecosystem under FMIPA – Provides deep biological science foundations with extensive research collaboration opportunities in ecology, soil biology, entomology, and environmental studies.
• Access to Local Biodiversity-Rich Field Sites – Supports environment-based learning research in key locations across Yogyakarta region.
• Intensive Scientific Publication Mentorship – Structured guidance to produce reputable national and international scientific publications as part of thesis outputs.
• Innovative Laboratory & Teaching Facilities – Supports advanced microteaching, learning experiments, science media development, and technology-enhanced educational research.

Program Uniqueness

• Local Biodiversity as a Learning Resource – Encourages the use of local flora, fauna, soil organisms, arthropods, and regional food plants as contextual learning assets.
• Distinctive LPTK Identity with Strong Biological Depth – Blends advanced teaching competencies with solid mastery of biological sciences.
• Biology Digital Media & Educational Game Innovation – Promotes interactive learning media development, including browser-based educational games and other creative learning technologies.
• Environmental Literacy & Ecological Attitude Strengthening – Emphasizes the formation of environmental knowledge and attitudes for conservation and sustainability-focused biology education.
• Wide Network of Biology Education Researchers & Practitioners – Offers broad connections with academics, biology teachers, and national biodiversity observer communities.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Master’s in Biology Education at UNY are projected to become:

• Biology learning researchers and developers
• Biology education lecturers and academics
• Innovators in science learning media and educational technology
• Educational consultants and environmental literacy advocates
• Agents of change in sustainability and conservation-oriented education