What does QAA mean in VETERINARY

The Quality Assessment Agency for Higher Education (QAA) is an independent body that evaluates and assesses the standard of higher education in the United Kingdom. Established in 1997, QAA works to ensure students receive a quality education and their degrees are awarded with confidence.

Through reviews, educational audits and assurance processes, QAA ensures universities are delivering courses that meet or exceed Quality Code requirements. The agency also provides guidance for universities on developing their curriculums and processes to maintain standards.

The services provided by QAA include monitoring standards, conducting external assessments of university teaching quality and assessing professional academic qualifications such as Doctorates or Masters Degrees awarded by UK universities.

In addition to evaluating college standards, QAA provides advice to government agencies on issues related to higher education policy and works with employers on identifying best practices that benefit students when they enter the workforce.

The activities of the QAA are funded by subscriptions from UK universities, membership fees paid by colleges and other organizations, support from employers' groups, a grant from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), and research grants commissioned by funding bodies such as Innovate UK.