Clinical Microbiology Specialist

Specialist Faculty of Medicine

Visit the program website mikrobiologi.med.unhas.ac.id

Accreditation

Excellent (Unggul) LAM-PTKes valid until 2030

Source: DBAPS, updated 14 October 2026 Accreditation of all programs

About the Program

The Clinical Microbiology Study Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin, was established to meet the need for clinical microbiology specialists in Indonesia. Training lasts seven semesters with a total of 83 credits. It covers the fundamentals of microbiology and their application in the diagnosis and management of infections, as well as scientific research and community service.

Strengths

Accredited “Baik” (Good) by the National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT) since 28 February 2020.

Areas of Specialization

The program has no separate areas of focus.

Learning Process

  • Teaching takes place in the classroom and through practical work, including in the microbiology laboratory and network hospitals.
  • Some courses may be taken in other study programs as part of an adapted curriculum.
  • The final project is a research thesis.

Career Prospects

Graduates are expected to meet global challenges in preventing and managing infections and to apply international standards in laboratory examination, supported by national and international collaboration in education and research. Career paths include:

  • clinical microbiologist in a hospital;
  • laboratory head;
  • chair of a hospital infection prevention and control or antimicrobial resistance control (PPRA) committee;
  • researcher;
  • lecturer;
  • consultant on infectious diseases and agents in health institutions.

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