What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?
The National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria accredits a wide range of courses across various disciplines for universities in the country. Here’s an overview of major fields that typically receive NUC accreditation:
1. Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Botany
- Marine Biology
- Applied Sciences
- Food Science and Technology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Science
- Physics with Electronics
2. Engineering and Technology
- Core Engineering Fields
- Chemical Engineering
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Emerging and Specialized Technologies
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Computer and Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
3. Health Sciences
- Core Health Fields
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Public Health and Allied Disciplines
- Health Information Management
- Epidemiology
- Health and Safety Management
- Nursing Specialties
- Community Health Nursing
- Midwifery and Reproductive Health
What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?
4. Social Sciences
- Traditional Social Sciences
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Behavioral Sciences
- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Guidance and Counseling
- Media and Communication
- Mass Communication
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Development Communication
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
5. Arts and Humanities
- Literature and Languages
- African and African-American Studies
- French
- Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo Language Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Comparative Religion
- Creative Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Film and Media Studies
6. Law
- The NUC accredits Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programs, with specializations often encouraged at postgraduate levels in fields such as:
- International Law
- Constitutional Law
- Commercial Law
- Human Rights Law
7. Environmental Sciences
- Architecture and Planning
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Management and Control
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Real Estate and Urban Development
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Estate Management and Valuation
8. Agricultural Sciences
- Core Agricultural Disciplines
- Soil Science
- Horticulture
- Specialized Fields in Agriculture
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Agribusiness Management
- Animal Production and Health
- Fisheries and Forestry Specialties
- Wildlife Management
- Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
9. Education
- Science Education
- Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- Physics Education
- Arts and Social Science Education
- English Language Education
- Social Studies Education
- History Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Business Education
- Agricultural Education
- Home Economics Education
- Specialized Education Fields
- Special Needs Education
- Guidance and Counseling Education
- Adult Education and Community Development
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
10. Business and Management Studies
- Business and Finance
- Insurance and Risk Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Cooperative and Rural Development
11. Veterinary Medicine
- The NUC accredits programs in Veterinary Medicine, which includes specialties like:
- Animal Nutrition and Forage Science
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Pathology
- Public Health Veterinary Science
12. Environmental and Natural Resource Management
- Conservation and Environmental Health
- Environmental Resource Management
- Waste Management and Pollution Control
- Climate and Natural Resource Studies
- Climate Change Science
- Natural Resource Management
13. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Core IT and Digital Studies
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Information Technology
- Digital Media and Web Technology
- Telecommunication and Network Studies
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Network and Security Management
14. Library and Information Sciences
- Library and Archival Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Archival Science and Records Management
- Information Science Specializations
- Digital Library Studies
- Knowledge Management
The NUC updates and reviews accredited courses periodically, often in response to changing industry needs and academic advancements.
