UnitLevel 6Postgraduate

MAP6001 Industry research internship

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

MAP6001 Industry research internship is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Australia (Other). It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
0
Offered in 2027
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
Australia (Other)
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Before MAP6001

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MAP6001

No unit lists MAP6001 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Students must be enrolled in 0047 or 4000 degree

Overview

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 in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AAustralia (Other)Immers blk
First semesterAustralia (Other)Immers blk
Second semesterAustralia (Other)Immers blk
Summer semester BAustralia (Other)Immers blk
Term 1Australia (Other)Immers blk
Term 2Australia (Other)Immers blk
Term 3Australia (Other)Immers blk
Term 4Australia (Other)Immers blk

Assessment

  • Reflective Internship Journal (pass/fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Industry Partner Evaluation (pass/fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle
    -

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply research skills to an industry-based project.

  2. 2

    Build and establish professional networks with industry.

  3. 3

    Apply critical thinking and broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to industry-based problems.

  4. 4

    Communicate new insights and solutions to workplace challenges and problems to a variety of stakeholders.

  5. 5

    Gain valuable professional development skills and experience to enhance employability and employment options.

  6. 6

    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 and teaching

The research internship should be a minimum 3 month length opportunity of at least 60 working days (full-time equivalent). 

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Professor Priscilla Johanesen
Dr Duwage Dasuni Alwis
Chief Examiners
Dr Duwage Dasuni Alwis
Professor Priscilla Johanesen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MAP6001?

MAP6001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MAP6001 offered?

In 2027, MAP6001 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Australia (Other).

Does MAP6001 have an exam?

No. MAP6001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
0
Level
6
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Type
HDR
EFTSL
0
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027