UNIPORT Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Postgraduate Admission Form 2019/2020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Graduate Programmes of the Center for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research:
- PGD in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering
- M.Sc in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering
- M.Sc in Coastal Technology Management
AIM: The aim of the Post Graduate Programmes is to produce graduates with broad based training required as experts in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering professionally proffering solutions to the problems facing our onshore and offshore environments.
UNIPORT Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Postgraduate Admission Requirements & Other Info
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: To be admitted into the PGD Programme a candidate must possess a minimum of a third Class Degree in Civil, Mechanical, & Marine Engineering or other related Engineering Discipline. For the MSc in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Programme, a candidate must possess either a first degree in Civil Engineering and Coastal Engineering having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) OR a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil, Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering with a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent). Requirement for MSc in Coastal Technology Management Programme, a candidate must possess either a first degree in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines from any recognized University having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) OR a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines having a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent) for MSc Coastal Technology Management Programme.
PROGRAMME DURATION: The Programme duration for the PGD Programme, full-time option is 12 calendar months while the part-time option is 24 calender months. For the MSc Programmes, the full-time option is 12 calendar months while the part-time option is 24 calender months.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES: Programmes shall be administered on modular basis with each module taught for 40 hours per week. Examination for a Course is taken after the Lectures on Saturdays, while the Continuous Assessment is done within the lecture periods as Practical reports, Test, Group Discussions, Field Trips reports and Assignments.
AWARD OF DEGREES: Successful students depending on the Programme of study shall be awarded PGD in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering or MSc. in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering or MSc in Coastal Technology Management.
How to Apply for UNIPORT Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Postgraduate Admission Form
Application forms can be obtained from the Center for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research, RM 310 ETF Gas Engr.r Buiding, University of Port Harcourt. A non-refundable application fee of twenty-five thousand naira (N 25,000.00) should be made to the following account details:
Bank name: Zenith Bank, PLC
Account name: Centre for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research
Account Number: 1017244229
Completed application form along with the evidence of payment must be returned to the Director, Centre for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research, University of Port Harcourt either in person or by email.
Please call: 080120456980; 08037729855 or email:Â [email protected];Â [email protected]
