NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

05-03-2025

INSTITUTION:

Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Biochemistry

PROGRAMME SCORE:

82.64%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. The Curriculum is not substantially covered
2. The Standard of tests and examinations do not cover the curriculum
3. Only 67% of Academic Staff are of Core subject Area of Biochemistry
4. Only 67% of Academic Staff and below 50% of non-teaching Staff benefitted from staff development

1. The Curriculum should be adequately covered
2. The University should ensure that all tests and examinations cover the curriculum
3. More teaching staff core to Biochemistry are required.
4. All teaching and non-teaching staff of the University should benefit from staff development.

The total score for the programme is 82.64%. It scored 29 (87.88%) in Academic Matters, 27 (77%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) 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

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