The Master degree program in Biotechnology at Andalas University aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:

1. Able to develop new concepts in the field of science through research in biotechnology, especially in the field of natural resources.
2. Able to carry out, organize, and lead research programs in Biotechnology.
3. Able to take an interdisciplinary approach to the application of his expertise professionally in Biotechnology.

Educational curriculum of this Master degree program is organized in Credit System. Total study load of this program are 38 - 44 credits including thesis for four academic semesters (2 years). Lectures and other academic activities are conducted with the guidance of qualified lecturers, and is held in the Graduate Building Building of Andalas University, Kampus Unand Limau Manis, Padang.

Semester I: four compulsary subjects = 12 credits

1. Research Methods (3 cr)
2. Settlement and spatial planning (3 cr)
3. Housing and Settlement policy (2 cr)
4. Business of housing and settlement (3 cr)

Semester II: three compulsary and one elective subjects = 12 credits

1. Facilities, infrastructures and utilities (3 cr)
2. EIA of housing and settlement (3 cr)
3. Housing and Settlement Contruction (2 cr)
4. Elective subject (3 cr)

Semester III: one compulsary and two elective subjects = 7 credits

1. Colloquium of research proposal (1 cr)
2. 2 elective subjects (6 cr)

List of elective subjects:

1. Dynamic of population and development (3 cr)
2. Participtory Planning in Housing and Settlement Development (3 cr)
3. Environmental Health and Safety (3 cr)
4. Slum area management (3 cr)
5. Financial Management of Housing and Settlement Development (3 cr)
6. Housing and settlement management (3 cr)
7. Agrarian Law in Housing and Settlement Development (3 cr)
8. Studio (3 cr)

Semester IV: two compulsary subjects = 7 credits

1. Seminar of thesis (1 cr)
2. Thesis (6 cr)

 Master Housing and Settlement Development :

• Prof. Dr. Ir. Melinda Noer, M.Sc

Lecturer :

1. Prof.Dr.Syafruddin Karimi,SE,MA
2. Prof.Dr.Melinda Noer,M.Sc
3. Prof.Dr.Fashbir  Noor Sidin,SE,MT
4. Dr. Yossyafra,ST.,M.Eng.Sc
5. Dr.Ahmad Iqbal Baqi,MS
6. Dr. Ardinis Arbain,MS
7. Dr. Asrinaldi,S.Sos
8. Dr.Ir.Ahmad Suraji,MT
9. Dr.Fadjar Goembira,ST.,M.Sc
10. Dr.Busyra Afzeri,SH.,MH
11. Dr.Verinita, SE.,M.Si
12. Dr. Hafiz Rahman,SE
13. Dr.Ir.Puti Sri Komala,MT
14. Dr.Eng.Denny Herald,ST,MT
15. Dr. Ratni Primalita,SE
16. Dr.Ir. Bambang Istijono 

Tujuan dan Sasaran

Bidang Pembangunan Perumahan dan Permukiman dengan kualifikasi dan kemampuan:

1. Menguasai masalah penyelengaraan perumahan dan permukiman secara komprehensif,
2. Menganalisis dengan konteks partisipatif, transparan, efektif-efisien, akuntanbel, dan terukur serta berkelanjutan dalam penyelenggaraan perumahan dan permukiman.
3. Menyusun dan merumuskan kebijakan serta strategi perumahan dan permukiman yang tepat dan lebih baik.
4. Bekerjasama dalam proses penyelenggaraan perumahan dan permukiman, melalui proses interaksi yang produktif antar stakeholder.

Pegawai Negeri Sipil, praktisi, masyarakat pemerhati perumahan dan permukiman, akademisi serta masyarakat umum yang Sarjana, telah dan akan bekerja dibidang Perumahan dan Permukiman dapat menjadi mahasiswa dengan memenuhi syarat dan ketentuan.