SCI3925 - Science internship (Extended)

Overview

In this unit you will undertake a science internship of six 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. 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 a competitive process.

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 a competitive process.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

SSA-02-CLAYTON-IMMERSIVE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

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: SCI3920 and students enrolled in S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) and S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science and S3001 The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Rosemarie Herbert

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Rosemarie Herbert

Notes

An application is required to enrol in this internship unit.

Please visit the Science Industry Experience website for information about application dates.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

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

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;

Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback;

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

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

Teaching approach

Online learning

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. You will also complete a major report on your overall experience.

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 SCI3925 Moodle page.

Industry-based learning

Assessment

1 - Internship plan

2 - Reflective portfolio

3 - Interview with a professional

4 - Oral presentation

5 - Final project

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

If you are travelling overseas you may be eligible for support from Monash Abroad and supporting documentation can be provided by the Unit Coordinator on request.