UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
CENTER FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY STUDIES
PMB 5323, East-West Road, Choba, Port Harcourt
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PG CERT.) PROGRAMME IN NUCLEAR
SECURITY SCIENCE FOR 2016/2017
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 Center for Nuclear Energy
Studies (CNES), University of Port Harcourt for the 2016/2017 academic session.
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.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree (or HND) 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.
Intending candidates are also advised to undertake free pre-admission online modules of the Texas A&M
University 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.
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 a duration of 40 hours of lectures and 3 hours of
examination. The programme is scheduled to start on May 7, 2017.
Application Forms are obtainable from the Director's office, Center for Nuclear Energy Studies, University of
Port Harcourt, Abuja park on showing evidence of payment of a non-refundable fee of N15,000.00 (Fifteen
Thousand naira only) into CNES EcoBank a/c no. 0522003580
Completed application forms affixed with 2 passport-sized photographs of the applicant and the original copy
of Receipt of Payment for the Application Form should be returned to:
The Director,
Center for Nuclear Energy Studies (CNES)
University of Port Harcourt
Abuja Park (Behind TETFund Building)
The sale of forms will close on March 30, 2017.
Dr. L. Uyigue
Ag. Director
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