UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

SCI3925 Science internship (Extended)

Faculty of Science

SCI3925 Science internship (Extended) is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2024
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SCI3925

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After SCI3925

No unit lists SCI3925 as a prerequisite in the 2024 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 a course owned by the Faculty of Science.

Overview

In this unit you will undertake a science internship of 144 to 160 hours duration, 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. Weekly 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 a competitive process.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonImmersive
First semesterClaytonImmersive
Second semesterClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • Internship planOther
    15%
  • Reflective portfolioOther
    10%
  • Interview with a professionalOther
    15%
  • Oral presentationOther
    15%
  • Final projectProject
    45%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science or applied science setting;

  2. 2

    Analyse professional skills through critical reflective practice and create a plan to improve an under-developed skill in the context of work-readiness and career planning;

  3. 3

    Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback;

  4. 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. 5

    Create a deliverable and communicate effectively using oral, written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops14 hours
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • One 2-hour pre-placement induction;
  • Six 2-hour workshops across the semester;
  • Industry placement: between 144 to 160 hours (equivalent to 1.5 days per week for 12 weeks or 4 weeks full time).

You will join the workforce for 144 to 160 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

Unit Coordinators
Dr Rosemarie Herbert
Chief Examiners
Dr Rosemarie Herbert

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI3925?

SCI3925 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is SCI3925 offered?

In 2024, SCI3925 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does SCI3925 have an exam?

No. SCI3925 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027