March 12, 2022. The Pest Study Group, Master of Plant Pest Science, UGM hosted the Alumni Interaction: Exchange Program to Japan. Ilmam Zul Fahmi, a JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) awardee and Master of Plant Pest Sciences alumni, hosted the event. He explained the registration process, the registration flow, the campus location, the campus facilities, campus life, housing, and research activities.

In addition, he shared some good tips on how to prepare research plan proposals and proposal presentations for the registration interview. It becomes more valuable to be considered by the interviewer. read more

Master in Pest Science encourages students to conceive and implement novel research within the Integrated Pest Management empasis to the insect sciences and nematode as well as Vertebrate pest animals. Master in Pest Science Study Program is designed to give students a general knowledge of the principles of managing insect pests in a variety of situations, and a firm understanding of the environmental consequences of pest control decisions. Individual graduate programs are planned by students in consultation with their advisor and the Head of Study Program in Pest Science, Graduate Studies.  Study and research are available in various areas of entomology including acarology, basic and applied entomology, insect molecular, agricultural toxicology, nematology, vertebrate pests, and forecasting. Individuals who complete this curriculum will be well prepared for careers in which the primary focus will be management of crop pests as an important aspect. Careers in which the Study Program in Pest Science will be beneficial include Plant Quarantine Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-chemical Technical or Sales Representatives, Private Crop Consultants, Farm Advisors, etc. read more