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PGCert in Forensic Identification

PGCert in Forensic Identification

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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PGCert in Forensic Identification at Humber College in Toronto, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Fire, Justice & Security programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,187 per total (CAD 8,147 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Fire, Justice & Security

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 8,147 / total

International tuition: CAD 20,187 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: humber.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate certificate provides forensic knowledge and skills applicable to both public and private policing and to laboratory work. It is designed for students interested in becoming frontline investigators, with content oriented toward the practical demands of identification and investigative work in the field.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree, advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent; admission is a competitive process and preference is given to applicants holding a bachelor's degree. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy, which for graduate-certificate programs sets a minimum IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 (no skill below 22), or PTE Academic 61-64. Canadian citizens and permanent residents educated abroad must supply an ICAS evaluation for secondary schooling or a WES evaluation for post-secondary study, and applicants seeking transfer credit are advised to obtain a course-by-course WES evaluation.

Application Details

Start Date: September and May

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Humber College

Type: College

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1968

Students: 66,760

Programs: 240

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Forensic Identification award?

Humber College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Fire, Justice & Security on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Forensic Identification take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Forensic Identification cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 20,187 per total (CAD 8,147 per total for local students).

Can PGCert in Forensic Identification be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Humber College.

What language is PGCert in Forensic Identification taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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