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 2018/2019 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 visit 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 August, 2019
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 cnes@uniport.edu.ng or cnesuniport@gmail.com attaching a proof of payment. For enquiries, please call 08037106577, 08180062100 or send email to cnes@uniport.edu.ng or cnesuniport@gmail.com or benson.evbuomwan@uniport.edu.ng, if you have any question.
CLOSING DATE: The sale of Forms will close on Friday, May 31st, 2019.