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 2023 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 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 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Science.
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.
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 either 80 to 96 hours (semester 1, 2, summer and winter) or 120 hours duration (summer B), 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.
Pre-placement workshops run by the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) 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 Work Integrated Learning 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Winter semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Internship planOther30%
- Reflective portfolioOther20%
- Interview with a professionalOther25%
- Oral presentationOther25%
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
- Workshops8 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- One 2-hour pre-placement induction and
- Three 2-hour workshops across the semester plus an
- Industry placement: Summer B - 120 hours (equivalent to 3 weeks full-time);
- Industry placement: Commencing Semester 1 - between 80 and 96 hours (equivalent to 2 weeks full time or 1 day per week for 12 weeks)
You will join the workforce for either 80-96 hours (semesters 1, 2, winter and summer A) or 120 hours (summer B) 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.
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 2023, 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.