UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

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 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2020 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

COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Science

Overview

In this unit, you will undertake a science based internship of at least 120 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 enable you to further develop 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.

Pre-placement workshops 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.

You have two options to source your internship. You can find your own internship which must be approved by the unit coordinator and the Work Integrated Learning team as part of the application process. Alternatively, you can apply for a Monash sourced placement, which is a competitive process.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonOn campus
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Winter semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Summer semester BClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Internship plan
    10%
  • Reflective journal - Mid-point entry
    15%
  • Interview with a professional
    30%
  • Reflective journal - Final entry
    25%
  • Final presentation
    20%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science setting.

  2. 2

    Demonstrate critical reflective practice in the assessment of their personal strengths and development needs in the context of their work-readiness and career planning.

  3. 3

    Review and reflect on the insights gained from the immersion in a professional setting, and the impact of this experience in their career development.

  4. 4

    Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops2 hours
  • Applied sessions120 hours
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Pre-placement workshop: 2.5 hours
  • Industry placement: at least 120 hours

You will join the workforce for 120 hours in a professional setting that matches their degree in order to learn employability skills and better understand the workplace. This learning then feeds back into their selection of units and your future career path.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Laurent Ailleres
Dr Angela Ziebell
Chief Examiners
Dr Angela Ziebell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI3920?

SCI3920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is SCI3920 offered?

In 2020, SCI3920 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.

Does SCI3920 have an exam?

No. SCI3920 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available