IBL2020

Industry Based Learning

(SCI)

6 points + First, Second Semesters + Industrial placement 20 week minimum, extending the degree program by up to one year depending on placement duration and availability of other subjects + Prerequisite: 72 credit points + BSc and associated double degree programs and double awards, BSc (Science Scholars), BEnvSci, BBNSc, BSc(Biotech), BSc(ResMan) and BPsychMgt/Mkt

Synopsis: Students undertake discipline-related work in a full time, paid industrial placement of a minumum of 20 weeks. Students participate in a selection process and are short-listed based on academic performance and progress, interpersonal and communication skills and employer requirements. Students must be offered an approved placement before enrolling in the subject. Students negotiate and undertake a learning contract with their workplace and academic supervisors, in response to the requirements of their role, focusing on personal and professional development, understanding their environment at the team, organisation and indusry level and development of scientific skills and knowledge.

Assessment: Attendance, employer evaluation, progress reports and learning contract (pass grade only is awarded).