UNIPORT Centre for Petroleum Geoscience Admission Form 2024

This is to inform the general public that applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the following graduate programmes at the University of Port Harcourt Centre for Petroleum Geoscience.

Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD)

• Petroleum Geosciences
• Green Energy Geosciences and Asset Management

Master of Science (MSc)

• Petroleum Geosciences
• Green Energy Geosciences and Asset Management (Green Energy Geosciences Option)
• Green Energy Geosciences and Asset Management (Asset Management Option)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Petroleum Geosciences.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geosciences

• Full-Time: 12 months. Physical with real-time online video conferencing (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Part-Time: 18 months. Real-time online (Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.); and Weekends (Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Physical.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geosciences

• Full-Time: 24 months.
• Part-Time: 36 months.

Mode of Study and Examination

The mode of study shall be a modular hybrid of onsite and online. Examinations will be administered onsite and online at the end of each module.

Admission Requirements for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Petroleum Geosciences

1. First-degree holders from recognized Universities with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5-point scale or Higher National Diploma holders, from recognized Institutions of higher learning, with a minimum of Upper Credit in Petroleum Geosciences, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Gas Engineering, and Geo-mining Technology are invited to apply.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma certificates, from recognized Institutions of higher learning, with a minimum of Lower Credit in the areas above and who possess cognate experience in the oil and gas industry are eligible to apply.

All candidates of Nigerian origin resident in Nigeria must have obtained their NYSC discharge certificates.

Admission Requirements for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Green Energy Geosciences and Asset Management

1. Holders of First degree from recognized universities or Higher National Diploma (Upper credit) certificates from recognized institutions in the Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Management with cognate experience in the energy industry are eligible to apply.

Admission Requirements for Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geosciences

1. Holders of first-degree certificates with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale or Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) certificates with a minimum of Credit from recognized universities in Petroleum Geosciences, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Gas Engineering, and Geo-mining Technology are invited to apply.
2. Holders of Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum of Merit from recognized Universities in Petroleum Geosciences, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Gas Engineering, and Geo-mining Technology and possess cognate experience in the oil and gas industry are eligible to apply.

Admission Requirements for Master of Science (MSc) in Green Energy Geosciences and Asset Management

1. Holders of First degree or PGD (credit) certificates from recognized universities in the Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Management with three years of experience in the energy industry are eligible to apply.

Admission Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geosciences

1. Holders of Master’s degree certificates with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale, from recognized universities, in Petroleum Geosciences are invited to apply.
2. Holders of Master’s degree certificates with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale from recognized universities in Petroleum Engineering, Gas Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Geosciences, and Geo-mining Technology and possess cognate experience in the oil and gas industry are eligible to apply.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of twenty-five thousand naira (N25, 000.00) for Nigerians and USD65 for non-Nigerians should be paid online to the Centre for Petroleum Geosciences (CPG) through Remita.

Payment Procedure

1. Visit https://utmedetails.uniport.edu.ng
2. Click on miscellaneous & other payments
3. Click on select service/purpose
4. Click on the relevant item/Centre/Institute on the drop-down list
5. Click on the amount to pay and type in the amount as applicable
6. Fill in the other information on the page (such as name, E-mail, Phone no .etc)
7. Click on create payment. This will take you to the payment page.
8. Print the page or copy out the RRR number on the page and proceed to any bank branch and make payment.
9. To make an online payment, click on pay via Remita and follow the instructions on the page to start the application procedure.

Applicants may access the Form online from the CPG website and follow instructions for submission.

Applicants may also collect the Form and submit it in person or via courier to the Admission Officer, Center for Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port Harcourt.

Important Dates to Remember

Note: Any change will be communicated by E-mail.

• The completed Application form must be returned to the Admission Officer, Centre for Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port Harcourt, on or before Friday, November 18, 2022.
• The aptitude Test and Oral interview will be held from 7^th to 9^th December 2022.
• Admitted candidates will be communicated, and also names of successful candidates will be displayed on the CPG website at http://cpg.uniport.edu.ng on Monday, December 12, 2022.
• Registration: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
• Commencement of classes – Friday, December 16, 2022.
• Orientation: Monday, 19th December 2022.

Information for application may be obtained by accessing http://cpg.uniport.edu.ng Information may also be obtained by contacting the CPG Office, University of Port Harcourt, via e-mail at cpg@uniport.edu.ng.

Applicants may also contact Mrs. Chinyere Chris-Ikegwuru by phone number +2348056056039 or by e-mail at chinyere.chris-ikegwuru@uniport.edu.ng

Conclusion

This is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to advance their careers by enrolling in one of the many programs this reputable institution offers.

We encourage all interested applicants to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for the 2022/2023 academic session.

Don’t miss this chance to secure your future with a leading institution committed to excellence in education.