What courses are accredited by the National University Commission?

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.