Diploma - Biotechnology
- 2 years
- Duration
- 17,143 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Humber's Protection, Security, and Investigation diploma program prepares you to attract companies in the booming professions of private/corporate security and public safety.
You will learn from industry specialists how to conduct investigations, criminal and intelligence analysis, security systems, and dispute resolution utilizing cutting-edge technology.
Small class sizes improve courses that are tailored to meet current requirements and mix theory with hands-on learning experiences. You will learn how to employ tactics and technology for protection, security, and investigation to accurately monitor, assess, and document behaviors, circumstances, and occurrences, as well as gather, preserve, and present admissible evidence. You will also learn about public relations, dispute resolution, and how to act justly when working with diverse communities.
This curriculum is designed to address the demand for graduates with competence in protection, security, and investigation, as well as a good understanding of Canada's criminal and civil justice systems.
Note: Applicants who want to learn more about this program may attend optional information sessions conducted throughout the year.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Foundations of Biology for Biotechnology
- Chemistry I
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Biotechniques Laboratory 1
- Mathematics for Biotechnology
- College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
- Science in Society
- Chemical Techniques Laboratory 1
- Chemistry II
- Data Collection Techniques and Biostatistical Methods
- Human and Cellular Physiology for Biotechnology
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
Semester 3
- Biotechniques Laboratory 2
- Chemical Techniques Laboratory 2
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Organic Chemistry
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Semester 4
- Biotechniques Laboratory 3
- Chemical Techniques Laboratory 3
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Workplace Writing Skills
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 7,891 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 440 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 79 CAD*
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD*
Total 8,611 CAD
*may change each semester
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent)
or
- Mature student status
or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
- Applicants who previously completed post-secondary education require to provide backlog summary. Maximum backlog attempts accepted:
- Bachelor’s degree 3 year: 2 backlog attempts
- Bachelor’s degree 4 year: 4 backlog attempts
- Master’s degree: no restriction
- 10 + 3 Curriculum: 4 backlog attempts
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses as noted in the course list.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
