Humber Polytechnic

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Identification at Humber Polytechnic equips students with the essential skills required for investigative work. This program emphasizes hands-on, evidence-focused training, allowing students to effectively process and interpret various types of forensic evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, blood profiles, footwear impressions, tool marks, and documentary evidence.

Students benefit from immersive training experiences in Humber’s specialized crime scene studio and forensic laboratory. The curriculum includes simulation exercises that cover critical aspects such as evidence collection, photography, digital mapping, interviewing techniques, and courtroom procedures.

• Award: Graduate Certificate
• Provider: Humber Polytechnic
• Delivery: In-person training (crime scene studio and forensic lab)
• Focus: Forensic identification and evidence processing
• Learning environment: Crime scene simulation lab, forensic laboratory practice, interviewing labs, and mock courtroom activities
• Language of instruction: English
• Credits / duration: Please check the programme website for the most current length and credit details
• Start dates / application deadlines: Please check the programme website for current intake dates

What you'll study

Sample course topics include:

• Criminal Investigation
• Crime Scene Management
• Digital and Video Photography
• Fingerprint Development and Analysis
• Physical Matching (e.g., footwear and tool marks)
• DNA and Blood Profiling
• Fraudulent Document Examination
• Death Investigation (foundational concepts)
• Rules of Evidence and Trial Procedure

Practical learning components: The program includes evidence processing simulations, structured lab practice, and mock courtroom activities to enhance the professional application of forensic identification techniques.

Curriculum note: Course availability and sequencing may vary. Confirm the complete curriculum details on the programme website.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Forensic Identification program can pursue various career paths within the field of forensic science. Opportunities may include roles in law enforcement agencies, private investigation firms, forensic laboratories, and governmental organizations specializing in criminal justice. The skills acquired in this program prepare students to contribute effectively to the investigative process and support the judicial system.