SCI3920 · Science internship

Overview

In this unit you will undertake a science based internship of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours), where you will put into practice the knowledge and skills developed in your course. The internship experience will give you hands-on, real world exposure to the workplace environment and will supplement your academic growth to develop your graduate attributes and employability skills. You will work with a host supervisor to establish professional objectives, a project plan, and to receive feedback on your progress. The internship will help you develop self-awareness of your ability to meet stated objectives and areas in need of improvement. A pre-placement workshop run by the Industry Engagement team will support your preparation for the placement and develop an understanding of science-based professions, the work culture, and the skills and attributes required for the workplace. Bespoke workshops during your internship will enhance your personal and professional brand. You have two options to source your internship. With the approval of the Unit Coordinator and the Industry Engagement team, you can source your own internship host. Alternatively, you can apply for a Monash Sourced placement, which is via a competitive process. *Note: Internships for students enrolled in the Winter semester are self-sourced only

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

1. Demonstrate and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science or applied science setting;
2. Analyse professional skills through critical reflective practice and create a plan to improve an under-developed skill in the context of work-readiness;
3. Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback;
4. Review and reflect on the insights gained from the immersion in a professional setting, and the impact of this experience on career development;
5. Create a project-related output and communicate effectively using oral, written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.

Workload

• One 2-hour pre-placement induction and • Four 2-hour workshops across the semester plus an • Industry placement of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours). The exact timing and distribution of hours for individual placements will be determined by negotiation between student and host.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.