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MAP6001 · Industry research internship
2026 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 6Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This internship unit is designed to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in industry, allowing students to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have developed in their graduate research course. Student enrolled in this unit must be currently undertaking an eligible research internship (a minimum 3-months (60-day, full-time equivalent) placement in an industry setting). Internships can be completed across a broad range of industries, including business, government, non-governmental organisations, and community organisations. The overall aim of the internship is to extend the training of Monash Doctoral Program students to apply their research skills to a discipline relevant industry placement, while simultaneously developing skills and knowledge of industry and building professional networks. Overall, helping students to explore career options and prepare them to achieve their future career goals.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (Other) | Term 1 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Summer semester B | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Term 3 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Term 2 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Australia (Other) | Term 4 | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflective Internship Journal (pass/fail) | Artefact | — | Competency |
| 2 | Industry Partner Evaluation (pass/fail) | Work integrated | — | Competency |
This unit will be Pass Grade Only (PGO)
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Apply research skills to an industry-based project.
- Build and establish professional networks with industry.
- Apply critical thinking and broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to industry-based problems.
- Communicate new insights and solutions to workplace challenges and problems to a variety of stakeholders.
- Gain valuable professional development skills and experience to enhance employability and employment options.
- Utilise self-assessment and reflective practice to identify and critically analyse personal strengths and development needs, to assist in future career development and planning.
Workload
The research internship should be a minimum 3 month length opportunity of at least 60 working days (full-time equivalent).
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