Admission

ADMISSION!! ADMISSION!! ADMISSION!!

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes of the Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety (CEMPOS) 2021/2022 Academic Session.

INTRODUCTION

The Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety (CEMPOS) was established at the University of Port Harcourt in April 2009 as a Research Centre for the implementation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA Technical Cooperation Projects on the Environment with 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, teaching, pollution and seafood safety monitoring, capacity development and information dissemination.  Our programmes are centered on the conservation, protection and management of our aquatic resources

PHILOSOPHY

CEMPOS provides an excellent training opportunity for scientists willing to explore the scientific basis of environmental pollution and practical approaches to its control. The Programmes are based on the philosophy of training graduates to acquire knowledge on scientific principles that underpin 20th-century environmental pollution issues. Postgraduate programmes in Environmental Pollution Studies at CEMPOS are designed to provide applied skills as well as specialised problem-solving and critical thinking skills, for tackling environmental and sustainability issues. CEMPOS is managed by a team of active, world-class academic experts from multidisciplinary backgrounds.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 CEMPOS ADMISSIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Environmental Pollution Studies
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Pollution Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Pollution Studies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Environmental Pollution Studies           

The Ph.D programme in Environmental Pollution Studies is open to candidates who possess an M.Sc. degree in Environmental Pollution Studies or closely related disciplines with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Pollution Studies 

Prospective applicants for the M.Sc. programme shall possess a good first degree in Biochemistry, Animal and Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Chemistry, Fisheries, Crop and Soil Science, Engineering or in any other relevant course from a reputable university with a minimum CGPA of 2.40.  B.Sc. graduates with a third class or HND graduates with upper credit PLUS a minimum of lower credit (3.50/5.00 CGPA) in PGD (Environmental Pollution Studies) from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University can also apply

Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Pollution Studies 

Prospective applicants for the PGD programme should possess at least a B.Sc. (Third class) degree in Biochemistry, Animal and Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Chemistry, Fisheries, Crop and Soil Science, Engineering or in any other relevant course from a reputable University, or HND (upper credit) in any of the Science fields from Nigerian Polytechnics or other approved comparable institutions.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

  • Full-time Ph.D programme– 36 months (minimum) to 48 months (maximum)
  • Part-time Ph.D programme – 48 months (minimum) to 60 months (maximum)
  • Full-time PGD & M.Sc. programmes: 12 calendar months
  • Part-time PGD & M.Sc. programmes: 24 calendar months

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME

The programme structure is modular for each course highlighted below. Each module is taught alongside 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 PhD, MSc or PGD Degree in Environmental Pollution Studies, where applicable.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Completed Application Forms (also available at http://www.uniport.edu.ng) are to be accompanied with a non-refundable fee of twenty-five thousand Naira (N25,000.00) for applicants within Nigeria and USD50 for overseas applicants. Payment can be made directly into CMPMSS Account: UBA Account Number: 1021589727 (Naira) UBA Account Number: 3002580408 (USD).

The deadline for submission of Application Forms is now April 30th, 2022

Click to download the Application form, fill the form and insert teller number or evidence of payment on form and upload form to this email address: director.cempos@uniport.edu.ng; info.cempos@uniport.edu.ng

Pls note that form format should be in pdf and not more than 200kb

FEES

See Guidance for CEMPOS Application

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants SHOULD VISIT www.uniport.edu.ng and click on Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety (CEMPOS), under Admissions on the Home page. Follow the links to download application forms and other directives

CLOSING DATE- 30th April, 2022

Completed forms, reference letters, statement of purpose and official transcript of applicants shall be submitted to Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Seafood Safety (CEMPOS), Faculty of Science building (Ofrima Complex), University of Port Harcourt with a non-refundable application fee of Twenty-Five Thousand Naira (N25,000.00) to be paid to Centre for Marine Pollution Monitoring & Seafood Safety UBA Account Number: 1021589727. 

For more information visit: https://www.uniport.edu.ng; https://cemposuniport.com 

          E-mail: director.cempos@uniport.edu.ng; info.cempos@uniport.edu.ng

          Call +234(0)8033160429

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