About UPCE UNESA

Undergraduate Program of Chemistry Education (UPCE) – Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) / Sarjana Pendidikan (S.Pd)
Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMNS) | Established: 1996

Program Overview

UPCE prepares future chemistry educators with deep subject knowledge, strong pedagogical skills, and ICT competency. The program integrates Outcome-Based Education (OBE), aligned with IQF Level 6 and ASIIN standards, to ensure graduates are academically proficient and globally competitive.

  • Duration: 4 years / 8 semesters

  • Credit Load: 144 SKS (~229 ECTS)

  • Learning Components: Theory, Laboratory Practice, Research, Internships, ICT-Based Learning, MBKM Mobility Program

Internationalization is emphasized through collaborative projects, student exchange programs, and adoption of global best practices in chemistry education.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Foundational Courses: General Chemistry, Basic Sciences, Educational Foundations

  • Advanced Chemistry Courses: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry

  • Specialized Courses: Chemistry Teaching Methods, Curriculum Design, Educational Research, School-Based Practice, ICT-Based Teaching Methods

Each course links Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) to Program Learning Outcomes (PLO), preparing students for global academic and professional standards.

Teaching Staff & Student Support

  • Total Teaching Staff: 27 ( Professors: 9 | Associate Professors: 10 | Assistant Professors: 6 | Lecturers: 3 )

  • Students: 470

  • Student-Staff Ratio: 13 : 1

Staff ensures effective teaching, supervision, student mentoring, and ICT-enabled learning support.


Student Satisfaction Survey:

AspectScore (1–4)
Reliability3.33
Responsiveness3.15
Assurance3.59
Empathy3.69
Tangible Facilities3.55

Laboratories & Facilities

Chemistry Laboratories:

  • Basic Chemistry

  • Analytical Chemistry

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Biochemistry

  • Physical Chemistry & Computational Chemistry

  • Instrumental Chemistry

  • Computational Chemistry

Education Laboratories:

  • Philosophy & Curriculum of Chemistry Education

  • School Chemistry & Learning Assessment

  • Learning & Microteaching

  • ICT-Based Learning Media

Laboratories are supported by 6 certified staff and senior student assistants, ensuring safe, structured, and ICT-enhanced practical sessions.

Academic & Administrative Staff

  • Academic staff: ASN, PPPK, and UNESA-hired permanent/contract staff

  • Administrative staff: 1 per 2 programs, supported by faculty & university units

  • Ensures quality, compliance, smooth operations, and integration of ICT in academic management

Internationalization & ICT Integration

  • Student mobility and exchange programs through MBKM

  • Collaborative international research projects

  • ICT-enabled teaching and learning resources

  • Emphasis on global best practices in chemistry education

Why Choose UPCE?

  • Integrated theory, practice, research, teaching experience, and ICT-based learning

  • High-quality faculty and fully equipped laboratories

  • Strong focus on student outcomes, satisfaction, and global competitiveness

  • Graduates become competent, professional, and internationally-minded chemistry educators