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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

24 November 2024

INSTITUTION:

Al-Qalam University, Katsina

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Biology

PROGRAMME SCORE:

94.40%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Improper labelling of some preserved specimens.
2. Absence of Kjeldahls Distillation Apparatus.
3. Inadequate funding of the programme.

1. The preserved specimens should be properly labelled.
2. Kjeldahs Distillation Apparatus should be provided.
3. The programme should be adequately funded.

The total score for the programme is 94.40%. It scored 36 (97.30%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) 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