NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
20th to 27th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
DISCIPLINE:
Basic Medical Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Physiology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.44%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Test and examination do not cover the curriculum, Multiple Choice Questions of true or false should be discontinued. 2. Marking schemes exist but not well developed.
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1. The University should ensure that standard of texts and examinations is improved and that texts and examinations cover the curriculum. 2. The University should ensure that marking schemes should be well developed.
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The total score for the programme is 92.44%. It scored 30 (90.91%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97.14%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme