SCIE30002 Science and Technology Internship

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.

Is SCIE30002 hard?

SCIE30002: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

An 80-100 hour science or tech work placement, plus classes on careers and employability skills.

After it you can

What you need first

“Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study that may contribute to the science component of the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine or included in the following Bachelor of Environments majors: Civil Systems, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Landscape Management, Environmental Engineering Systems (previously Physical Systems). Approval from subject coordinator is required to enrol in this subject, following review of the student's internship application form and placement. If you have questions on how and where to find an internship you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science at hyperlink: https://forms.your.unimelb.edu.au/4747166?SID=a3xOY000000018z More information is available on the subject webpage here: More information can be found at: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/internship-subjects”

How it’s assessed

Assignments 35%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 40%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)

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Quick answers

When is SCIE30002 offered?
Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
What do I need before taking SCIE30002?
Needs “Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study that may contribute to the science component of the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine or included in the following Bachelor of Environments majors: Civil Systems, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Landscape Management, Environmental Engineering Systems (previously Physical Systems). Approval from subject coordinator is required to enrol in this subject, following review of the student's internship application form and placement. If you have questions on how and where to find an internship you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science at hyperlink: https://forms.your.unimelb.edu.au/4747166?SID=a3xOY000000018z More information is available on the subject webpage here: More information can be found at: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/internship-subjects”.
Does SCIE30002 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 40%.
Is SCIE30002 hard?
From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Value depends heavily on where you do your internship, so choose your organisation carefully.
What do students say about SCIE30002?
Value depends heavily on where you do your internship, so choose your organisation carefully. Assessments are reflective tasks such as a case study, presentation and essay. Several found the instructions vague. Marking views are split: some got high H1s with little effort, others found marking arbitrary and ended with H2B.
Can I take SCIE30002 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate SCIE30002?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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