NSUK Senate has Approved Major Expansion of Academic Programmes Across Health, Engineering, and Climate Sciences.
In a monumental stride toward academic diversification and global competitiveness, the Senate of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has approved the establishment of several cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
These approvals, granted across the 136th, 137th, and 138th Regular Meetings, reflect the University’s commitment to producing specialists in high-demand fields such as Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Climate Change.
Medical & Allied Health Sciences Expansion
To further strengthen the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Senate has approved key professional degrees:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.): To be domiciled in the Department of Nursing Science.
- Bachelor of Radiography (B.Rad.): To be domiciled in the Department of Radiography and Radiation Sciences.
Amina Mohammed Centre for Climate Change (AM3C)
In response to global environmental challenges, the Senate approved high-level Ph.D. and M.Sc. academic programmes in:
- Climate Change and Precision Agriculture Innovation
- Agroecology and Ecosystem Services
- Climate Finance & Policy
- Climate Change, Gender & Global Health
Faculty of Engineering: New Frontiers
The Faculty of Engineering is set to expand its footprint with the introduction of two core engineering disciplines:
- B.Eng. Mining Engineering: Leveraging the mineral-rich landscape of Nasarawa State.
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering: A foundational addition to the University’s technological offerings.
Specialized Education & Humanities
The University is also deepening its impact in inclusive education and specialized professional studies:
- Department of Special Education (Ph.D. Level):
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Hearing Impairment (HD)
- Visual Impairment (VI)
- Department of Islam and Development Studies:
- Postgraduate Diploma & Professional Masters in Zakat, WAQF, and Islamic Finance.
- Faculty of Communication and Media Studies:
- Professional Masters in Public Relations: Domiciled in the Department of Mass Communication.
These approvals highlight NSUK’s commitment to innovation, relevance and global impact.
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