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Science Research Internship (SCIE90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Off Campus
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject allows students to undertake a 3-6 month internship with a host organisation in an area relevant to their potential career destination. Students may undertake a defined research project within the host organisation and/or participate in team-based research or business activities, while also being exposed to the broader operational contexts of an organisation.
The internship will provide students with the opportunity to apply their research skills and capacity in an organisational context, gain practical experience and build professional networks in order to further enhance their career options. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organisational, project-management and time-management skills, and gain a greater understanding of career planning and professional development considerations and employer expectations.
Prior to placement students may be required to undertake preparatory seminars and/or online training modules covering topics that will include professional standards of behaviour and ethical conduct, working in teams, time management and workplace networking. Placements must be approved by the student’s supervisor in consultation with the Subject Coordinator. More information is available on the subject webpage here: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/internship-subjects/phd-internships. If you have problems finding a placement you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science (contact details can be found under the specific study period on the Dates and Times page).
Students may be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and/or assign ownership of any intellectual property generated during the internship to the host organisation.
If primary research is carried out during the internship, obtaining relevant ethics approval is the responsibility of the host organisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an enhanced capacity to apply theory to practice in a relevant context
- Demonstrate the ability to apply relevant research methodologies rigorously and appropriately
- In the context of the conditions, cultures, and practices of a workplace identify the complexities of professional decision making and management
- Understand the value of industry and professional networks and their importance to self-reliance, lifelong learning and career progression
- Understand and critically reflect upon key professional attributes sought by employers
Generic skills
On completion of Science and Technology Internship, students should be able to demonstrate:
- Flexibility, adaptability, time management and organisational skills as a result of their participation in the workplace;
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional workplace and to work with and interact with a wide range of people inside and outside their host organisations, including working in teams;
- Understanding of organisational culture and ethics, safe work practices, and the diversity of workplaces;
- Analytical, problem-solving, research, and report-writing skills;
- Ability to manage and plan work;
- Capacity for initiative and enterprise;
- Capacity for lifelong learning, self-reliance and professional development
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this subject requires:
- Subject coordinator approval, following endorsement of the student’s application
- Completion of a PhD in Science, or equivalent, or admission to the DR-PHILSCI Doctor of Philosophy – Science with a candidature status set to Under Examination (having submitted thesis)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Subject notes:
More information is available on the subject webpage here: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/internship-subjects/phd-internships. If you have problems finding a placement you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science (contact details can be found under the specific study period on the Dates and Times page).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Completion of all online pre-placement modules. Hurdle requirement: Completion of all online pre-placement modules prior to commencement of internship. | Prior to the commencement of the internship | N/A |
Career case-study based on an information interview with an employee in your placement organisation
| Due during the early stages of the internship | 30% |
Business case proposal based on research undertaken at internship organisation
| Due towards the mid-point of the internship | 15% |
Satisfactory completion of work placement hours, confirmed by placement supervisor Hurdle requirement: 160-200 hours of satisfactory work placement, confirmed by the placement supervisor. | Throughout internship | N/A |
Narrated presentation on the goals and key learnings of the internship experience
| Due towards the end of the internship | 20% |
Report and/or professional portfolio due after the internship has taken place
| Due at the conclusion of the Internship | 35% |
Completion of subject wrap-up online modules Hurdle requirement: Completion of subject wrap-up online modules post internship | During the assessment period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Coordinator Andy Martin Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 3-6 month, 200hr minimum placement, 8-hour induction and pre-placement online modules, 2 hour mid-placement workshop and 4 hours comprising post-placement presentations and an online wrap-up module. Note that many internships if undertaken on a full-time basis, may range from 360hrs (4-day, 3 months) to 956hrs (5-day, 6 months). Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2 - Off Campus
Coordinator Andy Martin Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 3-6 month, 200hr minimum placement, 8-hour induction and pre-placement online modules, 2 hour mid-placement workshop and 4 hours comprising post-placement presentations and an online wrap-up module. Note that many internships if undertaken on a full-time basis, may range from 360hrs (4-day, 3 months) to 956hrs (5-day, 6 months). Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Research Practice for Scientists - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024