SCI3501 Impact through science 3A
Faculty of Science
SCI3501 Impact through science 3A is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI3501
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI3501
4 units list SCI3501 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) to enrol in this unit.
Overview
In this unit you will complete a domestic or international science based internship of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours), where you will put into practice the knowledge, leadership and entrepreneurial skills developed in your course. The internship experience will give you hands-on, real world exposure to the workplace environment and 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 to 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 (IE) 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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Immersive |
| First semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Winter semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Internship planWork integrated30%
- Reflective portfolioPortfolio20%
- Interview with a professionalWork integrated25%
- Oral presentationPresentation25%
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 leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and cultural intelligence by identifying and liaising with individuals or organisations to develop an internship plan'
- 2
Execute an internship project with a high degree of independence, professionalism and accountability;
- 3
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science or applied science setting;
- 4
Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback.
- 5
Analyse professional skills through critical reflective practice and create a plan to improve an under-developed skill in the context of work-readiness;
- 6
Identify and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in the global world.
- 7
Create a deliverable and communicate effectively using oral, written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops10 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- One 2-hour pre-placement workshop;
- Four 2-hour workshops and
- 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
In the unit, you are expected to complete various assessment tasks. This includes an internship plan, an interview with a professional and an oral presentation.
Reflection on professional challenges and personal and professional development is important in the unit. This aims to establish a habit of life-long learning and a growth mindset; these are important in the rapidly changing work environment.
All assessment information is available on the Moodle page and in Slack. You will set your own due dates based upon the timing, duration and nature of your own individual placement. Staff will monitor assessment based on the dates you set. This self-elected process enables flexibility and recognises the variety of different placements being undertaken in terms of start dates and duration. You will need to nominate your due dates within two weeks of gaining access to the SCI3501 Moodle page.
You will join the workforce for three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours) in a professional setting that matches your degree in order to learn employability skills and better understand the workplace. This learning then feeds back into your future career path.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rosemarie Herbert
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI3501?
SCI3501 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after SCI3501?
SCI3501 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including SCI3920, SCI3925, SCI4501 and SCI4502.
When is SCI3501 offered?
In 2026, SCI3501 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does SCI3501 have an exam?
No. SCI3501 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.