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:
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
PROGRAMME SCORE:
78.95%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. courses like ANA 203 (Systemic Embryology), Pio 201- (Introduction to Physiology), BIO 208 (Biostatistics) etc were omitted from the CCMAS. 2. No innovative courses were included in the curriculum 3. the grading system was not, clear as they were rather ambiguous 4. Tests and Examinations are of good standard however, they do not cover the curriculum 5. block markings were sighted in the grading system 6. The Non-teaching staff did not benefit from staff development programme 7.The programme did not have some important equipment like, Analytical Balance, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, fume cupboard, muffle furnace etc. in the laboratory 8. Staff offices were sparsely furnished . 9. The journals were current but few in number. 10. the Library has active subscription to Elsevier Science Direct and Research for life However, the internet service is weak
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1. the University should include core courses highlighted in the CCMAS 10. the University needs to strengthen the Internet signal
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The total score for the programme is 78.95%. It scored 28 (64.28%) in Academic Matters, 35 (94%) in Staffing, 27 (74.07%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (77.77%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (66.66%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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