Internship

Health Sciences at Curtin University can undertake internships that can provide opportunities for students to "do something different". These internships can be undertaken for credit and not for credit.

The For-Credit internships are undertaken as part of a one semester study abroad experience. The internship can be full-time (12-16 credits), or part time (3 or 6 credits) depending upon the students' needs and those of their home institution.

The Not For Credit Internships can be undertaken almost any time during the year and last from 4 to 12 weeks. These are often undertaken by Medical, Premedical, Physical Therapy, Biomedical and other health professional students. Previous internships have been undertaken in Hospitals (Emergency Departments and Orthopaedic), Drug Rehabilitation Centres, Outback Rural Medical Practices and Remote Aboriginal Communities. A written report is expected for each internship.

For Credit Internships

The purpose of these Internships is to provide structured opportunities for participants to:

• Observe activities specific to the applicant's field in both government and community settings
• Acquire knowledge of social and cultural issues in the particular field
• Compare activities in the participant's country of origin those activities in the work experience location

Syllabus

A formal program and learning contract will be negotiated for each practicum/fieldwork offered. The purpose and objectives will vary depending upon the designated field experience however students should consider cross cultural implications of their activities.

Assessment

• Draft of formal learning with learning objectives contract prior to undertaking work experience (10%)
• Draft Outline of reflective paper (10%)
• Daily journal with reflections on the work experience / Special Topic(10%)
• Final reflective or research paper (as outlined in the learning contract) on activities undertaken during Field Experience/ Special Topic

Application Form

Download the Internship Application form.