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:
University of Ibadan
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Physics
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.00%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. The curriculum is inadequate as Biology (Biophysics) courses are omitted. 2. Equipment in the laboratory is inadequate as there are no set ups for Ripple Tank experiment and Geiger Counter. 3. Most of the equipment in the laboratory are outdated. 4. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. The University should ensure the Biology (Biophysics) courses are included in the curriculum. 2. The University should provide more equipment for set ups for Ripple Tank experiment and Geiger Counter. 3. The University should replace the outdated equipment in the laboratory with modern ones. 4. The University should ensure adequate funding for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 92.00%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 21 (77.78%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) 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