In this internship course, students in the Master of Culture, Health, and Medicine will apply the theoretical knowledge and tools gained in coursework to an internship of their own design. Placement at an organisation in the fields of health care, medicine, policy, or research is arranged on an individual basis by each student through negotiation with the potential internship organisation and the course convenor. The objective is to acquire practical experience working in a professional capacity and translate that experience into a research project that fulfills the academic requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply theoretical knowledge and tools learned in coursework to a research project that is tied to the internship experience.

2. Clarify personal and professional goals regarding future career interests.

3. Gain insight into the operations of an organisation through a professional capacity and receive feedback on performance from a practitioner in the relevant field of interest.  

1. Final Project 60% [LO 1]
2. Journal of Reflection Entries 30% [LO 2]
3. Supervisor Report 10% [LO 3]

Students will establish specific internship contact hours through negotiations with the host organisation and this may vary by student, however, it is expected that the student will devote at least 10 hours per week during the semester. In addition to the internship, each student will submit journal entries and work on a final research project based on the internship experience.

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Students need to have completed three courses in the Master of Culture, Health, and Medicine with at least a Distinction in each course or by permission of the course convenor. Students who do not meet the course requirements must have prior knowledge and experience that ensures sufficient preparation for the internship. Student qualifications to undertake an internship will be assessed by the course convenor. The student can enrol in the course after the placement is confirmed with the supervisor at the host organisation. Students need to be able to independently locate and negotiate the terms of the internship placement with a potential host organisation. 

There are no prescribed texts.

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