The Faculty of Science at UNSW offers a suite of WIL courses for undergraduate science students.
Placement WIL
Placement WIL allows students to undertake work related to their area of study at an organisation external to UNSW. In addition to gaining knowledge of their discipline in a professional context, students also practice professional and transferable skills through employability focused assessments and workshops. Students may source their own placement with their desired organisation (student-sourced placement) or apply to one of the many faculty-advertised opportunities. Course options are available here.
The courses will count as a science or free elective, and in the case of Bachelor of Science students (program code 3970 or relevant dual programs), can count towards the Employability Experience requirement. The work placement may vary in length and intensity depending on the enrolment pattern chosen:
- Option A: minimum 105-hour placement completed in 1 term (worth 6 UOC)
- Option B: minimum 210-hour placement completed in 1 term (worth 12 UOC)
- Option C: minimum 210-hour placement completed over 2 terms (worth 12 UOC)
Project WIL
SCIF3000 Science Industry Project is another option for students who prefer a more structured WIL experience. Students will develop teamwork, project management and problem-solving skills through engagement with real-world science industry projects. Under the guidance of academic supervisors and industry mentors, students work collaboratively in multidisciplinary science teams on campus to deliver an outcome for the industry partner.
More information
Learn more about the Science WIL course and current opportunities here.