SCI3920 Science internship
Faculty of Science
SCI3920 Science internship is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before SCI3920
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI3920
No unit lists SCI3920 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: 72 credit points towards the completion of a course offered by the Faculty of Science, with at least 48 credit points of science units.
Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) students must have previously completed SCI3501.
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 3528, B2023, C2003, D3005, E3007, L3007, S2000, S2003, S2004, S2005, S2006, S2007, S3001, S3002.
PROHIBITION: SCI3925 and students enrolled in S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) and S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
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 in 2027
| 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 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 and teaching
- Workshops10 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Four 2-hour workshops across the semester;
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.
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 selection of units and your future career path.
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 SCI3920 Moodle page.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rosemarie Herbert
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rosemarie Herbert
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI3920?
SCI3920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SCI3920 offered?
In 2027, SCI3920 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does SCI3920 have an exam?
No. SCI3920 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.