The sale of the University Of Portharcourt (UNIPORT) Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Nuclear Security
Science (NSS) of the Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies (CNES) has commenced for the 2023/2024 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 a duration of 40 hours of lectures and 3 hours of examination. The Programme is
scheduled to start on July 7, 2023.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms are obtainable from the Director’s Office, Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies, University Park, University of Port
Harcourt, on presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable fee of N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand naira only)
into CNES ECOBank A/C No. 0522003580.
SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED FORMS
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, Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies (CNES) University Park (Behind ETF Building) University of Port Harcourt
CLOSING DATE
The sale of Forms will close on Monday, 7th May 2023.
Registrar
DSG TEAM.
Source: Daily School News