PSY3134 Introduction to psychological science in practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3134 Introduction to psychological science in practice is a level 3, 0-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3134
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3134
No unit lists PSY3134 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M2018 and must have passed 96 credit points.
Overview
In this preparatory unit, you will complete the foundational requirements mandatory prior to commencing your third-year industry placement in Psychological Science in Practice (PSY3034) in semester two. You will undertake essential pre-placement tasks and, through these activities, develop an understanding of professional expectations, administrative processes, and compliance requirements associated with work-integrated learning in undergraduate psychology. Successful completion of this unit confirms your eligibility to begin your industry placement.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Clayton | On campus |
| Term 2 | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Compliance Documentation (pass/fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Placement Interview and application (pass/fail)DemonstrationCompetency 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
Demonstrate compliance with Monash University and relevant legislative requirements for student placement eligibility.
- 2
Participate in a placement interview and application process to demonstrate professional communication and eligibility, and to support appropriate placement matching for future industry placement.
- 3
Complete and submit all required student placement-preparation documentation accurately and by the specified deadlines.
- 4
Demonstrate professional eligibility by understanding the key processes, expectations, and professional standards for future engagement in the industry placement unit (PSY3034 Psychological Science in Practice) and with host organisations.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars2 hours
You will participate in one in-person seminar (2 hours) introducing the purpose of the unit and preparing you for your upcoming industry placement. In addition, you are expected to spend approximately 3–4 hours on self-directed activities, which include completing compliance requirements, undertaking the interview/application process, reviewing the placement preparation materials, and ensuring eligibility for placement through a pre-placement online quiz.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Elly Francis-Pester
- Dr Yap Wai Meng
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Brahmmakumari Balaraman
- Professor Judith Gullifer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3134?
PSY3134 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3134 offered?
PSY3134 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does PSY3134 have an exam?
No. PSY3134 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 0
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Psychology
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027