NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
20 to 22 November 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Uyo
DISCIPLINE:
Allied Health Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Medical Laboratory Science
PROGRAMME SCORE:
70.25%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
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1. The programme lacks a dedicated teaching Laboratory. 2. The programme lacks dedicated equipment for the teaching Laboratory. 3. Research and collaboration is inadequate for the programme. 4. Tracer and employment rating is inadequate for the programme
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1. The University should provide dedicated laboratory for the programme. 2. The university should provide adequate equipment for the Laboratory of the programme 3. The university should strengthen research and collaboration for the programme. 4. The University should improve on tracer and employment ratings for the programme
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The total score for the programme is 70.25%. It scored 24 (72.73%) in Academic Matters, 25 (72%) in Staffing, 14 (51.85%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 1 (33.33%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme