NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
9th to 11th December 2024
INSTITUTION:
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Biotechnology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.70%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. The required courses and electives for the various options are not clearly stated in the Curriculum. 2. 17 out of the 26 (65%) academic staff are core to the programme. 3. 35% (9 out of the 26) academic staff do not have PhD. 4. The funding is not adequate.
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1. The required courses and electives for the various options should be clearly stated. 2. The University should ensure that at least 75% of the academic staff are core to the programme. 3. The University should ensure all academic staff for the programme have PhD degree. 4. There is need for adequate funding to support the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 88.70%. It scored 29 (100.00%) in Academic Matters, 26 (74%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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