About the Program

Overview of Biology Education Study Program (Bachelor Program)

Program Advantages

The Biology Education Study Program at FITS IPI Garut offers a wide range of strengths across teaching, research, community service, publication, and institutional development. In the area of education, the program regularly invites visiting scholars from leading universities, such as Prof. Dr. Riandi, M.Si., and Prof. Dr. Phill Ari Widodo, M.Ed., and supports students in participating in international student exchange programs in Thailand as well as various initiatives under the Ministry of Education’s MBKM scheme. In research, lecturers in the program have secured 19 external research grants from DRTPM Kemdikbudristek over the past three years, along with internal funding that has resulted in publications in national and international journals. In terms of community service, regular activities are funded by both internal and external sources, including grants from Bank BNI’s CSR program and IPG KIK grants, producing products and services that benefit local communities. In the field of publication, lecturers actively publish in reputable international journals such as the International Journal of Science Education and Science & Education, as well as journals indexed by Scopus, Sinta, Google Scholar, and Publons. Regarding institutional development, FITS IPI Garut as a whole has received accreditation recognition from BAN-PT and LAMDIK, including “Excellent,” “Very Good,” “B,” and “Good” ratings for several study programs. With these various strengths, the Biology Education Study Program remains firmly committed to supporting sustainable advancement in academic development, research, and community engagement. International Journal of Science Education and Science & Education, In addition to the Scopus-indexed journals, Sinta, Google Scholar, and Publons, FITS IPI Garut has obtained accreditation from BAN-PT and LAMDIK in its institutional development. The program has received accreditation of “Excellent,” “Very Good,” “B,” and “Good” in several study programs. With these various advantages, the Biology Education Program continues to commit to supporting academic development, research, and community contributions in a sustainable manner.

Career Prospects:

• Biology teacher (public or private) at senior secondary level (SMA/MA/SMK)
• Science teacher (public or private) at junior secondary level (SMP/MTs)
• Researcher in biology or science education
• Laboratory technician / lab assistant
• Entrepreneur in the biology or education sector
• Practitioner in biology education / digital content creator in science education