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MDHS Honours Elective Internship (HLTH40001)
HonoursPoints: 0Off Campus
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Contact information
February
A/Prof Chris French
Overview
| Availability | February - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will undertake an internship at a host organisation. The internship will allow students to experience real-world application of biomedical and health science knowledge in an industry context, while also providing them with insights into the current challenges and opportunities within industry. Students will work under the supervision an external supervisor from the host organisation and tasks will vary depending on the function of the industry/organisation.
During their internship, students will be introduced to workplace culture and be offered the opportunity to strengthen their employability. In some cases, students may also receive a certificate relevant to an industry (e.g. Clinical Trial Assistant in the area of clinical trials).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply established biomedical and/or health knowledge in their host organisation and industry's context;
- Identify their own knowledge gaps in relation to their host organisation and industry's context and proactively address those gaps;
- Identify and solve problems in their host organisation and industry's context;
- Identify and use appropriate written and oral communication skills in a professional context;
- Demonstrate professional use and management of information in their host organisation and industry's context;
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner and according to the policies of their host organisation;
- Discuss the elements of effective team membership and leadership in a professional context; and
- Discuss the value of industry and professional networks and their importance to self-reliance, lifelong learning and career progression.
Generic skills
- Ability to balance working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage tasks and projects to ensure they are completed on time
Last updated: 8 February 2024