MONASH

BIOMEDICINE
DISCOVERY
INSTITUTE

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
INTERNSHIPS
Host an intern and catalyze life changing
experiences for young scientists

Monash University students are immersed in the cutting-edge of teaching, learning and
research. Internships are an opportunity to lead this experience out of university and
develop it in your organisation.

WHY HOST AN INTERN? WHAT INTERNSHIPS ARE SUITABLE?

■ Biomedical science students contribute fresh ideas, vibrant and
diverse perspectives, knowledge and research skills.
■ An internship can mean an extra pair of hands for a project, a
leadership opportunity for your team, or the discovery of new talent
for your company or organisation.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs are designed to synthesize
academic and practical learning, exposing young scientists to diverse
opportunities and challenges, and encouraging them to apply their
skills across industry.
Monash BDI students study cancer, cardiovascular disease,
development and stem cells, infection and immunity, metabolism,
diabetes and obesity, neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, body
systems, infection and immunity, disease and society, and diagnostic
and research tools.
Projects requiring critical thinking, analytical and data interpretation
skills can make suitable internships for students. Monash interns have
completed internships in government, industry and the NGO
sectors. Students are encouraged to pursue internships in:
■ Advisory, law, policy and decision making
■ Commercial companies, consulting and banks
■ Commercial lab work and lab assistance
■ Hospital administration and public health
■ Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related start-ups
■ Science education, teaching and communication
■ Research (graduate students only)
Host organisations must provide suitable mentoring and supervision to
interns. Interns can negotiate a suitable project with a host supervisor
and then fulfill academic assessments throughout the internship.

Internships are credited within undergraduate and postgraduate degree For more information on the academic or project requirements of
programs, and can be completed within approved academic teaching interns, contact the WIL team.
periods:
Semester One: February - May
Winter: June - July
Semester Two: July - October
Contact Us
Summer: November - February WIL Biomed
Placement Coordinator (STEM & International)
Interns are unpaid, though students may receive stipends to cover T: 03 9905 6432
travel expenses at the discretion of their hosts. E: WIL.biomed@monash.edu
Monash University insurance covers students for the duration of the
internship.

Students also complete pre-placement inductions and workshops

through Monash BDI to prepare them for professional experiences.

CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C

Produced by: Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, March 2018