NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
21st to 23rd November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Bayelsa Medical University
DISCIPLINE:
Allied Health Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Optometry
PROGRAMME SCORE:
72.69%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. There is no inclusion of innovative courses to the programme.
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1. The university should include at least 4 innovative courses to the programme in line with the CCMAS
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The total score for the programme is 72.69%. It scored 24 (72.73%) in Academic Matters, 25 (71.43%) in Staffing, 18.5 (68.52%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. the Panel recommended accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of accreditation status for the Programme