NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8TH TO 11TH DECEMBER 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Calabar
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Biochemistry
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.80%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. Inadequacy of learning materials. 2. Inadequate number of academic core staff. 3. Non-academic staff development programme. 4. Additional laboratory equipment needed. 5. Additional classroom equipment needed. 8. Funding is inadequate for the programme.
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1. The University should ensure more whiteboards and other physical facilities are provided.
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The total score for the programme is 88.80%. It scored 36 (97.30%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 22 (81.48%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) 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