2020/2021 UNIPORT Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Nuclear Security Science (NSS) Admission Form Out

This is to inform the general public that the 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 2020/2021 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 simulate student’s ability to deal with current and future nuclear security challenges in Nigeria and sub-region. The programme leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Nuclear Security Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree (or HND) in engineering, sciences or medical sciences from a recognized university (or Polytechnic). Candidate 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://www.nsspi.tamu.edu/nssep/course/module. 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 32 hours of lectures and 2 hours of examination. The Programme is scheduled to start in August, 2021.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

(a) Pay a non-refundable application fee of N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand naira only) into CNES Eco Bank A/C No. 05220083580

(b) Scan the evidence of payment. Also have ready in jpg format hand written letter stating your reasons for applying; Passport size photograph, and in pdf format for Curriculum Vitae one page only: WAEC/SSCE result; Degree/Diploma results).

(c) To fill the Application Form, send an e-mail to [email protected] attaching a proof of payment. For enquiries, please call 08180062100 or 08035462713 or send an email to [email protected].

CLOSING DATE: The application Forms is still on till Monday, 31st May, 2021.