Applications and eligibility

Where do I apply for a Science Industry Experience unit?

All students must submit an application for the Industry Experience program, whether you are applying for a Monash Sourced placement or have secured your own Student Led placement.

Which Science Industry Experience unit should I apply for?

The appropriate unit will depend on your course, available elective space and the number of placement hours you intend to complete. Students should check the unit requirements and seek course advice from the Faculty if they are unsure which unit fits their course plan.

What is the difference between SCI3920 and SCI3925?

SCI3920 is a 6-credit-point unit requiring 110 placement hours, while SCI3925 is a 12-credit-point unit requiring 220 placement hours.

Both units require you to:

• be enrolled in a Science course; and
• have completed 72 credit points, including a minimum of 48 credit points in Science units.

If you have room in your course for a longer placement, you may be able to undertake SCI3925. We recommend seeking course advice to confirm which unit best fits within your course plan.

Can I enrol myself into an Industry Experience unit?

You should only enrol in the relevant Industry Experience unit once your placement has been confirmed and you have received instructions to proceed with enrolment.

Can I apply for credit for a completed internship or work placement?

No. You cannot apply for credit for an internship or work placement after it has been completed.

If you are considering an internship opportunity that you would like to complete as part of an Industry Experience unit, you must submit an application and receive the required approvals before commencing the placement.

Can I overload while completing an Industry Experience unit?

If completing an Industry Experience unit would result in an overload, or you are planning to undertake additional units during the same teaching period (winter, SSA, SSB), you should seek course advice before applying.

Please contact Monash Connect to confirm whether the proposed study load is suitable for your course progression.

Can I apply for both Monash Sourced and Student Led?

Yes. Monash Sourced applications close earlier than Student Led applications, so if you have not yet secured your own placement, we recommend applying for Monash Sourced while continuing to explore Student Led opportunities.

If you later secure your own placement and submit a Student Led application, please let the Monash Internships Team know as soon as possible.

Once the Monash Sourced matching process has commenced, we ask students to commit to the process. If you have already been matched with or accepted a Monash Sourced placement, you may not be able to change to a Student Led placement

Do most Science students complete a Monash Sourced or Student Led placement?

The split varies from semester to semester depending on student applications and the placement opportunities available. In general, we see more Monash Sourced placements than Student Led placements.