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 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2021 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 2021 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Internship planOther10%
- Reflective journal - Mid-point entryOther15%
- Interview with a professionalOther30%
- Reflective journal - Final entryOther25%
- Final presentationPresentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science setting.
- 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
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
Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions120 hours
- Workshops2 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
- Associate Professor Christopher Thompson
- Dr Fabio Capitanio
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Christopher Thompson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI3920?
SCI3920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SCI3920 offered?
In 2021, SCI3920 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does SCI3920 have an exam?
No. SCI3920 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.