The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt has officially opened its admission portal for the 2026/2027 academic session.

​Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed programmes administered in Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR):

​Available Programmes

​The center offers a variety of specialized tracks across three postgraduate levels, all accredited by the National Universities Commission and the Royal Society of Biology:

​Ph.D. & M.Sc. Options: Public Health, Environment Health, Environmental Toxicology, Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology (Ph.D. only), Midwifery, Child Health Nursing, and Public Health Nursing.

​M.Sc. Exclusive: Fertility Nursing, Environmental Petroleum Toxicology, One Health & Disease Modeling, and Quality, Leadership and Innovation in Health care.

​Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Nursing and Environmental Petroleum Toxicology.

​Admission Requirements

​Prospective students must meet the following academic standards:

​PGD: An HND with upper credits in a related discipline. Candidates on a career shift require a first degree in an appropriate major with at least a Second Class Lower Grade.

​M.Sc.: A BSc degree in appropriate majors with at least a Second Class Lower Grade.

​Ph.D.: A completed MSc degree in appropriate majors with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

​Nursing Applicants: Must possess requisite licenses from their professional bodies.

​Programme Duration

​PGD/M.Sc.: Full-time (12 months) or Part-time (24 months).

​Ph.D.: Full-time (36 months) or Part-time (48 months).

​How to Apply

​Interested applicants should submit their completed application forms, reference letters, statement of purpose, and relevant credentials by Friday, 17th July, 2026.

​Applications can be processed online at https://aceputorapplication.online or onsite at the ACE-PUTOR office located at the University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, opposite the Choba Area Police Command.

​The Centre also noted that limited scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

Signed:

Management.