PRE-DEGREE/CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION/SCHOOL FEES
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE CERTITICATE (PG CERT.) PROGRAMME IN NUCLEAR SECURITY SCIENCE FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION
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- Published: 01 March 2018
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT 
CENTRE FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY STUDIES
PMB 5323, East-West Road, Choba, Port Harcourt
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE CERTITICATE (PG CERT.) PROGRAMME IN NUCLEAR SECURITY SCIENCE FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Nuclear Security Science (NSS) of the Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies (CNES), University of Port Harcourt for the 2017/2018 academic session.
OBJECTIVE
The Programme is aimed at imparting in the students, internationally recommended foundation level theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear security science. This will in turn help stimulate student’s ability to deal with current and future nuclear security challenges in Nigeria and the sub-region.The Programme leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear Security Science.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with minimum of Third Class Honours (or HND Equivalent) in Engineering, Sciences or Medical Sciences from a recognized University (or Polytechnic). Candidates with significant working experience in a related field may be considered for admission. Qualified foreign students are eligible for admission. The course would be offered in English Language.
Intending candidates are also advised to undertake free pre-admission online modules of the Texas A&M University (TAMU) in: (i). Basic nuclear and atomic physics, (ii). Nuclear fuel cycle and (iii). Basic radiation detection. These modules are accessible through the link: http://nsspi.tamu.edu/nssep/courses/.A good score in each of the modules will be an added advantage.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME AND SCHEDULE
The Programme is modular and shall last for 16 weeks. It comprises 10 taught courses, industrial visits and an individual Term Paper. Each course shall be for duration of 40 hours of lectures and 3 hours of examination. The Programme is scheduled to start on July 7, 2018.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
(a) Pay a non-refundable application fee of N15000.00 (Fifteen Thousand naira only) into CNES ECOBank A/C No. 0522003580.
(b) Scan the evidence of payment. Also have ready in jpg format (Handwritten letter stating your reasons for applying; Passport size photograph) and in pdf format (ONE PAGE ONLY for Curriculum Vitae; WAEC/SSCE result; Degree/Diploma results).
(c) Complete and submit the Application Form online via the link: https://form.myjotform.com/80534181350550. Also upload and submit all documents required in (b) alongside. Please call 08033362134 if you have any question.
CLOSING DATE
The sale of Forms will close on Monday, 21st May, 2018.
Dorcas D. Otto (Mrs.)
Registrar
