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UNIPORT [CMPMSS] Postgraduate Admission Form 2020/2021

University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety (CMPMSS) Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) and the Master of Science (M.Sc) Admission Form for 2020/2021 Academic Session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) and the Master of Science (M.Sc) Programmes of the Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood safety (CMPMSS) for the 2020/2021 Academic Session.

INTRODUCTION:

The National Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring was established at the University of Port Harcourt in April 2009 for the implementation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA Technical Cooperation projects on the Environment with the emphasis on marine pollution monitoring. The projects are jointly supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Centre’s operation includes; Research, pollution and seafood safety monitoring, capacity development and information dissemination. Its programmes are centered on the conservation, protection and management of our aquatic resources

PHILOSOPHY:

The Programmes are based on the philosophy of training graduates with the knowledge on scientific principles that underpin 20thcentury environmental pollution issues. There has been a growing concern for many years over the impact of environmental pollution. Therefore, the programmes; M.Sc. and PGD in Environmental Pollution Studies aim to be ranked among the best environmental investigation, research innovation and knowledge transfer Centre in Africa. Emphasis will be based on offering standards that would enable graduates to build further upon their knowledge, skills and contribute to national development, self-reliance or entrepreneurship as well as propagation of knowledge in the field of environmental pollution studies. The Programmes will offer sound training with relevant practical exposure that will enable students to develop skills which will significantly improve intellectual capacity and critical reasoning required in every facet of the environment to address pollution issues.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Post- Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Pollution Studies
Candidate must possess 5 credits in relevant subjects (Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry or Physics and one other subject) at ordinary level School Certificate, in addition to B.Sc in Fisheries, Biochemistry, Crop and Soil Science, Animal and Environmental Biology, Microbiology and Chemistry, obtained from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt. The degree should not be less than Third Class with a CGPA of 2.00 on a 5-point scale.
  1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Pollution Studies
Candidates must possess 5 credits in relevant subjects (Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry or Physics and one other subject) in addition to B.Sc in Fisheries, Crop and Soil Science, Biochemistry, Animal and Environmental Biology, Microbiology and Chemistry or in any other relevant course obtained from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt. The degree should not be less than Second Class Honours or equivalent level with a CGPA of 3.00.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME:

The minimum and maximum length of time for a full-time PGD and M.Sc. Degree candidates are 12months and 24months respectively. In certain exceptional instances arrangement for Part-Time may be considered.

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME:

The programme structure is modular for each course highlighted below. Each module is taught alongside with continuous assessment, intensive practical and examination. In addition to course work, there are group projects; field trips to relevant sites to obtain practical experience and conduct research.

AWARD OF DEGREE:

Successful students at the end of the programme shall be awarded PGD or M.Sc. Degree in Environmental Pollution, applicable.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:


Application Forms can be obtained online at www.cmpmss.uniport.edu.ng. on payment of a non-fundable application fee of twenty-five thousand Naira (N25,000.00) for applicants within Nigeria and USD200 for overseas applicants. Payment can be made directly into CMPMSS Account: 

UBA Account
Number: 1021589727 (Naira)
UBA Account Number: 3002580408 (USD).

FEES: Course Fee is Three hundred and fifty thousand naira (N350,000.00) or One thousand one hundred US dollar ($1100.00usd)

Deadline for submission of Application Form is January 30, 2020.

ENQUIRIES:
Please call +2348033107774
Or e-mail: amina.asimiea@uniport.edu.ng
marinepollutionmonitoring@uniport.edu.ng