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Genomics and Health Internship (HLTH90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Year Long - On Campus |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This capstone internship subject for the Master of Genomics and Health is designed to provide students a practical experience with organisations related to their interests. Students will undertake two professional internships. Organisations may include, but are not limited to, health settings, research and educational institutes, pathology/diagnostic services, community organisations, and government organisations. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and will develop and complete a specific project or professional portfolio in discussion with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. The internship experience will enable students to extend and apply the knowledge acquired during the Master of Genomics and Health. Internships will provide students with valuable professional experience and integrate their academic learning, employability skills and attributes. Furthermore, these opportunities will extend their professional networks.
The Subject Coordinator will be responsible for securing these internships by identifying suitable professional work environments. The students will work under the guidance of a senior staff member at the host organisation, with additional support from the Subject Coordinator, who will provide ongoing monitoring of student work and progress, and may conduct site visits.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Apply concepts from the Master of Genomics and Health to professional roles
- Perform competencies from a relevant professional role within a professional environment
- Demonstrate ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders within their placement
- Critically evaluate professional performance and experience against the competencies list
Generic skills
- Teamwork and working with others;
- Critical thinking and analysis;
- Written and oral communication;
- Problem-solving;
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information;
- Task and project management.
Last updated: 1 December 2025