66 percent of the graduates earned baccalaureate degrees, reflecting the change in student demand and the emergence of institution from college to university. Over 80% of entering students enroll in baccalaureate and masters programs. Pharmacy, law and other advanced professional degree programs are offered in partnership with Caribbean and U.S. universities. UB offers degrees through eight academic units, including an institute and seven schools. Six of the schools are organized into faculties (equivalent to colleges in U.S. universities) headed by an academic dean. The Academic Faculties (equivalent to Colleges) and their related schools are: Faculty of Business School of Business Faculty of Liberal and Fine Arts School of Communication and Creative Arts School of English Studies Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences School of Chemistry, Environmental and Life Sciences School of Nursing and Allied Health School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology Faculty of Social and Educational Studies School of Education School of Social Sciences International Languages and Cultures Institute Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute Athletics The Mingoes, as the University's athletes are known, compete nationally and internationally. References External links University of The Bahamas Digital Collection hosted in the Digital Library of the Caribbean Universities in The Bahamas Educational institutions established in 1974 1974 establishments in the Bahamas