ACCREDITATION

Memorial University of Newfoundland holds various accreditations and memberships, which attest to the quality and standards of its academic programs and institutional operations. These accreditations ensure that the university meets rigorous educational and professional criteria, providing assurance to students, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Institutional Accreditation

Memorial University of Newfoundland is accredited by the following bodies:

  1. Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC):
    • The MPHEC is responsible for ensuring the quality of post-secondary education in the Maritime provinces of Canada. Memorial University’s programs are reviewed and approved by the MPHEC.

Program-Specific Accreditations

Several academic programs at Memorial University are accredited by professional and academic bodies, ensuring that they meet industry standards and prepare graduates for professional practice. Some of these accreditations include:

  1. Faculty of Business Administration:

    • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB): The Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University is accredited by AACSB, a prestigious accreditation that recognizes excellence in business education globally.

  2. Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science:

    • Engineers Canada: The undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of Engineers Canada, ensuring that they meet national standards for engineering education.

  3. Faculty of Medicine:

    • Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS): The medical program is accredited by CACMS, in cooperation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), ensuring that it meets the standards for medical education in Canada and the United States.
    • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME): Some residency programs are also accredited by the ACGME.

  4. School of Nursing:

    • Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN): The nursing programs are accredited by CASN, which ensures the quality and integrity of nursing education in Canada.

  5. School of Pharmacy:

    • Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP): The pharmacy program is accredited by CCAPP, which evaluates the quality of pharmacy education in Canada.

  6. School of Social Work:

    • Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE): The social work programs are accredited by CASWE, ensuring they meet national standards for social work education.

Additional Recognitions

Memorial University is also recognized by several other professional organizations and regulatory bodies, which further endorse the quality of its educational offerings:

  1. Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU): Membership in ACU highlights the university’s commitment to international collaboration and high standards of education.
  2. Universities Canada: As a member of Universities Canada, Memorial University adheres to national standards of quality and accountability in higher education.
  3. Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU): Membership in AAU supports collaboration and advocacy for higher education in the Atlantic region.

Conclusion

These accreditations and memberships demonstrate Memorial University of Newfoundland's commitment to maintaining high academic standards and continuous improvement. They assure students and stakeholders that the university's programs meet rigorous criteria and are recognized for their quality both nationally and internationally.