INTRODUCTION

Commencing in the second semester of 2024, SERI and the School of Applied Physics at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology is pleased to offer a new MSc program (MSc Climate Change & Renewable Energy Access:- MREA). The program acknowledges a start-up grant from the UK government under the Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership (TEA-LP) project.

The Department of Applied Physics offered two MSc programs: - Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Physics and a Master of Technology (MTech) in Exploration Geophysics. The new MSc in Climate Change and Renewable Energy Access, is open to graduates of science, engineering and other departments. The courses offered under this program do not require a ‘strictly’ Physics or Engineering undergraduate degree background or prerequisite. Postgraduate MSc students in other departments at PNGUoT may also enrol for any energy access courses (MRE 501, MRE 502 and MRE 503 as an elective. Click the following links to download the complete course programs for: MRE 501, MRE 502 and MRE 503 .

Renewable Energy Technology is dynamic. This course is designed to keep up with the pace of advancement in this area by carrying out yearly program reviews and curriculum updates.

Click the following link to download information relating to the programs tuition and fees for 2024: here.

Few and competitive Scholarships for PNG Nationals are available in form of Graduate Assistant Program (GAP) for merit award students.

RATIONALE:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The program is expected to utilize the expertise of energy, policy, and finance practitioners (lecturers) from the various schools and departments of our University.

The program is open to graduates from all departments in the University where renewable energy is of paramount interest but relatively unknown to the general public (e.g. School of Forestry, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Survey and Land Studies, etc.)

The outcomes of the program are as follows:

PO1: Ability to identify, analyse, formulate, simulate, design, and/or build and test systems representing physical problems and applied to different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO2: Ability to describe, explain, and communicate effectively to others, as well as the ability to prepare formal technical plans and reports detailing solutions to problems in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO3: Ability to understand and recognize the need to engage in life-long learning to continuously upgrade their knowledge to higher learning via research activities, personal readings, and by attending short seminars and workshops from time to time in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change and Environmental Protection and energy sustainability.

PO4: Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams and understand the scope of work and issues that allow the team to achieve their goal in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO5: Ability to conduct and manage projects in multidisciplinary environments and apply appropriate techniques and skills, as well as project management concepts and tools necessary to successfully complete those projects.

PO6: Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues due to the changing global economy, the environmental impact of those changes, and the social context involved.

PO7: Ability to conduct experiments or lead research, especially in academia, and analyse data to come up with useful conclusions and recommendations in relation to improving the academic environment in teaching and learning.

It is envisaged that graduates of the MSc program can work in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change and Environmental Protection vocations and agencies. Graduates with Distinction may also apply for a PhD program in an area of study relevant to their thesis topic and specialization.

SUMMARY OF THE COURSE

The MSc (Climate Change and Renewable Energy) course is a 2-year full- time or 4 -year part-time program.

The first year of Semesters 1 and 2 entails normal-mode residential study and enrolment for eight subjects. Six are compulsory Energy Access (core) subjects, and two are electives.

The final year (Semester 1) will entail Industrial Fieldwork and Laboratory / Workshop practical sessions to assist students in determining the area of Renewable Energy to specialize in.

The last semester of the final year of study is devoted entirely to research work in collaboration with industry or a regulatory body such as PNG Power Limited (PPL) or National Energy Authority (NEA) in any of the chosen fields of specialization viz., Hydro, Solar, Biomass, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, Nuclear, or Energy Policy, Energy Finance, Energy Management, Climate Change & Environmental Science.

Each student will have two (2) academic supervisors, one of whom must be a full-time academic lecturer at PNGUoT. The co-supervisor could be outside the university but proven to be a specialist in the study area with at least two publications in an acceptable (Scopus standard) journal. A written research report is to be submitted for Examination, and a Departmental Seminar will be presented.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements for the MSc program include a recognized University Degree in Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Environmental Studies with above-average grades from a recognized University as per PNGUoT Post Graduate GPA minimum admission requirements.

For more details about the course and admission requirements please contact seri.2018@pnguot.ac.pg.

Application forms are available twice yearly online at https://www.unitech.ac.pg/

Course Structure & Subject Schedules

Course Structure Summary Grid

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