UNIPORT Institute of Petroleum Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology admission application for 2016/2017 has started. Application forms can now be filled and submitted to apply for admission. Interested and suitably qualified members of the public are hereby invited by the University of Port Harcourt IPS to apply for the PGD programme in Petroleum Technology.
The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS) offers programmes for sustainable development of the petroleum industry. The Institute provides a conducive learning environment, full Internet access, virtual library and hands-on training using one computer per student.
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT) Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology Programme sponsored by oil and gas producing/operating companies is to improve the technical competence and skills of graduates from the communities in which they operate to make them effective and competitive for recruitment in the petroleum industry. It is designed for sustainable development of oil and gas producing communities.
On completion of this Programme, the graduates will, among other skills, be able to:
- Effectively use Petroleum Engineering software
- Supervise the drilling of exploration and development wells and carry out drilling optimization programmes
- Supervise, and evaluate well completion, work over and well stimulation programmes
- Operate onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities
- Carry out well performance enhancement programmes
Admission Requirements For The IPS UNIPORT PGD In Petroleum Technology – 2016/2017
Candidates seeking admission into the Petroleum Technology PGD programme at UNIPORT must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) honours bachelor’s degree, in any branch of Engineering or the physical/chemical sciences and should have completed their NYSC.
How to Apply For IPS UNIPORT Admission For 2016/17
Interested persons canapply for 2016/2017 UNIPORT Institute of Petroleum Studies Postgraduate Diploma Admission in Petroleum Technology online at www.ipsng.org/apply. A non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15, 000) will be required to be paid on line to start the application procedure.
Closing Date For Application & Submission of the UNIPORT PGD Petroleum Technology Admission Form?
Completed hard copy of application forms must be returned to The Director, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, PMB 2, UniPort Post Office, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa on or before Friday, 15th July, 2016.
Mode of Study and Examination
The Mode of Study for the IPD UNIPORT PGD shall be Modular and not Semester. Students are expected to offer and pass all taught courses, field/Laboratory work/visits, Seminar and Team/individual industrial projects. Weekly examinations will be administered.
Course Delivery
The students are taught by lecturers from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Nigeria, and experts from the petroleum industry both in Nigeria and abroad.
Duration: The duration of the programme shall be twelve (12) calendar months of intensive full time study.
Award of Diploma: Successful students at the end of the programme shall receive a Diploma of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Professional Certification: Students will be presented for Associate Environmental Practitioners (AEP) Certification (NREP, USA), Safety Certification (NISP, Nigeria) and Computer Competence Certifications.
UNIPORT Institute of Petroleum Studies PGD Petroleum Technology Examination Dates – 2016
The admission examination for the UNIPORT IPS Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology will be in two stages. Thee will be an aptitude test and an oral interview. The tests have been schedule as follows;
- Aptitude Test – Wednesday, 27 th July, 2016
- Oral Interview – Date to be determined in August 2016
University of Port Harcourt IPS Academic activities for the session will start in November 2016
Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on the IPS Website www.ipsng.org
·For enquires please call +234 8078391510 or email the Admissions Officer: bassey.rebecca@ipsng.org