The Master of Chemistry Study Program has a unique research-based learning of organic and inorganic material research objects that are in line with the Research Master Plan (RIP) of Diponegoro University in the field of development and empowerment of local natural resources. This uniqueness makes the Master of Chemistry Study Program have an advantage in research on natural materials (organic) and materials. The Master of Chemistry study program, Faculty of Science, Diponegoro University, is designed to have uniqueness and excellence in two areas of interest, namely Bioorganic Chemistry and Inorganic Material Chemistry . Both areas of interest are unique in the aspect of their specific research objects, namely organic materials and inorganic materials. The advantage of both areas of interest is the very broad scope of research exploration, such as in the fields of health, food, energy, environment, nanomaterials and other future technologies. Research interests with specific objects and broad exploration will equip Master of Chemistry graduates of Faculty of Science, Diponegoro University to be able to produce in-depth research and be able to develop advanced research in their workplace. The competence of graduates who are able to conduct in-depth research ( in-dept research ) and develop advanced research ( advanced research ) will open up broad job opportunities. Thus, graduates of the Master of Chemistry Study Program, Faculty of Science, Diponegoro University will have competencies in accordance with the Graduate Profile of the Master of Chemistry Study Program, namely working in various fields as practitioners in industry, academics (teachers, researchers and science and technology services), government employees and entrepreneurs.
Since 2020, the Chemistry Masters study program at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Diponegoro University (FSM Undip) has had additional advantages after the opening of the Chemistry Masters By Research program. The Chemistry Masters by research program prioritizes research activities and publications with higher quality standards than the course program . The advantage of the Chemistry Masters by research program is that the percentage of laboratory activities (85%) is greater than the course program (80%) . Chemistry Masters by research students are required to publish at least 1 article in a reputable international journal/indexed by Scopus or Clarivate analysis at least Q4. In order to achieve the publication target in a reputable international journal, the research results for chemistry master’s students by research are higher than those of the course program . The research results of master’s students in the research program must meet the criteria, especially the high novelty value. Graduates of the chemistry master’s by research program will have high competence in research and scientific publications.
Lecturers in the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Diponegoro University (Undip), possess high competency in obtaining research grants, community service, and collaboration. Over the past three years, they have published a total of 264 publications, 32% of which were published in reputable international journals. In addition to publications, they have also produced 19 patents or simple patents, 3 intellectual property rights (IPR), and 4 books with ISBNs as other outputs. Publications published by lecturers have received 367 citations in Scopus and 544 citations in Google Scholar .