Life and environmental sciences placements
Placements give you the opportunity to try potential career paths, make valuable contacts and begin to establish your professional networks – all while gaining credit towards your degree.
Please visit the DeakinTALENT Jobs and Internships Board for life and environmental sciences opportunities.
At the end of your placement
You will be emailed an evaluation form when your placement is confirmed. A copy of the evaluation form will also be forwarded to your supervisor for their information. It is your responsibility to print the evaluation form for completion.
- Arrange a time to meet with your supervisor on the final day of your placement. Complete the student column on the evaluation form prior to your meeting.
- Discuss the evaluation at the arranged time with your supervisor, who will complete the relevant columns on the evaluation form.
- Sign and date the evaluation form with your supervisor. The evaluation form is to be uploaded to the relevant drop box on the unit teaching site through DeakinSync by the end of week 10 of trimester.
What happens after my placement?
The placement is a hurdle requirement for your unit, however, within the unit (e.g. SLE225, SLE301, SLE390) there are other assessment requirements, which you will be required to complete during the trimester of offer for your unit.
Now is the time to update your resume/CV with the experience completed and, if you wish, ask your work placement supervisor to be a referee for you in the future.
Further information will be available on the unit teaching site through DeakinSync for the relevant unit. Class attendance during trimester for SLE301 is compulsory.
Academic queries
Please refer to the University handbook for assessment details.
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Join us every Monday from 2–3pm (AEST)
Drop in via Zoom (use passcode: 72335852)
Phone consultations
15-minute phone consultations are available (by booking only) on Thursdays from 2–4pm.
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