The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has opened its postgraduate admission portal for the 2026/2027 academic session.
All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Royal Society of Biology, and limited scholarships are available for qualified candidates. The application deadline is Friday, 17th July 2026.
Available Programmes at ACE-PUTOR
- Ph.D. & M.Sc. Options: Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology (Ph.D. only), Midwifery, Child Health Nursing, and Public Health Nursing.
- M.Sc. Exclusive Programmes: Fertility Nursing, Environmental Petroleum Toxicology, One Health & Disease Modeling, and Quality, Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare.
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Nursing, and Environmental Petroleum Toxicology.
Admission Requirements & Duration
- PGD (12 months Full-Time / 24 months Part-Time): HND with Upper Credit in a related discipline, or a first degree with at least a Second-Class Lower Division for candidates making a career shift.
- M.Sc. (12 months Full-Time / 24 months Part-Time): A B.Sc. degree in an appropriate major with at least a Second-Class Lower Division.
- Ph.D. (36 months Full-Time / 48 months Part-Time): A completed M.Sc. degree in an appropriate major with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
- Nursing Candidates: Must hold current practicing licenses from their professional regulatory bodies.
How to Apply (Closes Friday, 17th July 2026)
Submit your completed application form, reference letters, statement of purpose, and academic credentials online at aceputorapplication.online or onsite at the ACE-PUTOR office (University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, opposite Choba Area Police Command) on or before Friday, 17th July 2026.
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