An Assessment of BS Programs Operated Under the Semester System in Universities of Southern Districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

This study evaluates the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs under the semester system in southern Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on learning outcomes, course content, physical facilities, teaching methodologies, and assessment procedures. Using a mixed-method explanatory sequential design, the research first gathered quantitative data through a questionnaire from 210 teachers and 370 students, then collected qualitative data via semi-structured interviews with 38 participants. Reliability of the questionnaire was established at 0.82. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics for quantitative results and thematic analysis for qualitative insights. The study found that the status of BS programs under the semester system in the southern districts' universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was moderately effective regarding learning outcomes, course content, physical facilities, teaching methodologies, and assessment procedures. It is recommended that universities enhance the quality of their BS programs under the semester system to better prepare for future challenges.