The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the 2022/2023 academic session.
ACE-PUTOR offers both online and classroom learning modes, uninterrupted power supply, dedicated hostels, local and international internships, and scholarships for regional and meritorious Nigerian students.
Available ACE-PUTOR Postgraduate Programmes
1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
- Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Environmental & Petroleum Toxicology
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes
- Midwifery/Child Health Nursing
- Public Health Nursing
- Fertility Nursing
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Toxicology
- Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology
- Midwifery
- Environmental & Petroleum Toxicology
Admission Requirements and Programme Duration
- PGD in Fertility Nursing: A good university first degree in Nursing Science, plus registration and licensing as a nurse or midwife. (Duration: 12 to 18 months Full-Time; 18 to 24 months Part-Time).
- Master's in Midwifery/Child Health: A Bachelor of Nursing Science or Midwifery with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale, and must be a licensed nurse. (Duration: 12 to 24 months Full-Time; 24 to 36 months Part-Time).
- Ph.D. Programmes: An M.Sc. degree in an appropriate major with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale. Candidates with Master's degrees in Food Science and Technology, Food Microbiology, and related courses can apply for the Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology. (Duration: 36 to 48 months Full-Time; 48 to 60 months Part-Time).
Application Fee, Procedure and Deadline
Obtain the application details from the official centre website at www.aceputoruniport.edu.ng. Submit your completed form along with reference letters, statement of purpose, official academic transcript, and a non-refundable application fee of ₦20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira only) on or before Friday, 10th March 2023.
For enquiries, call +234(0)8136592033 or +234(0)8129429447, or email aceputor@uniport.edu.ng / adminaceputor@uniport.edu.ng.
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