Opportunities in the Faculty of Science
Your curriculum is at the heart of your employability. Your course provides a foundation for developing your employability. Every subject, assessment, placement, and activity helps you apply theory to practice, build confidence, and demonstrate your capabilities to future employers.
As a student in the Faculty of Science, you’ll develop communication and critical thinking through your studies, empowering you to navigate diverse career pathways with confidence. Alongside your degree, you can tap into a rich ecosystem of complementary services, activities and opportunities across the University, enabling you to broaden your experience, expand your networks and realise your full potential.
Internships and work experience
Internships provide you with opportunities to gain hands-on work experience while you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed.
Embark on a transformative journey, translating your academic knowledge into practical solutions, as you collaborate with industry leaders for lasting impact
The Vacation Scholarships program provides selected students with a supervised introduction to research in mathematics or statistics.
Networking and mentoring
The Faculty of Science STEM Career Ready Program provides students with a range of skill-building and industry engagement events.
Connecting University of Melbourne students from across the Faculty of Science with alumni mentors and industry professionals from within our community.
An innovative, multi-university schools partnership program where volunteer university STEM students are placed into year 7 to year 10 classes in low socioeconomic high schools and act as mentors to the students.
Are you completing the Master of Data Science? You can be a part of the Data Science peer-to-peer mentoring program, as either a Mentor, or a Mentee.
Are you completing the Master of Biotechnology? You can be a part of the Biotechnology peer-to-peer mentoring program, as either a Mentor, or a Mentee.
Leadership and volunteering
Get involved and go beyond the classroom. Student clubs and societies will help you develop both socially and intellectually.
The Student-Staff Reference Committee (SSRC) is a collaboration between the faculty and undergraduate students, to amplify the student voice and to enhance your student experience. Get to know your student representatives!
Do you want to gain invaluable skills, boost your resume and build your social and professional networks? The Faculty’s Student Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to do all of this while making a positive impact on your student community.
Every January, year 9 and 10 students experience life as a University of Melbourne STEM student with lectures, laboratory experiments, and hands-on experiences run by our top-ranking academic staff.
Meet new people, improve your communication and teamwork skills and be a science role model for high school students!
Opportunities to boost your employability
Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you identify the right opportunities and confidently translate your experiences into the attributes and skills employers are actively seeking.
Real-world experiences and capability building
A co-curricular recognition program builds your skills and recognises capability with verified digital credentials.
Beginner friendly entrepreneurship competition for groups of 2-6 students.
Paid on-campus internships.
Students@Work program for flexible on-campus casual employment.
Experience new cultures, develop valuable skills and prepare for a global future.
Exclusive job listings for UniMelb students.
Solve a real-life business challenge and win an 8-week paid internship at Bupa.
Fund your idea and help improve the university or the wider community.
Networking and mentoring
Connect with UniMelb alumni for career insights.
Grow your network and develop career confidence.
The University’s centre for innovation and entrepeneurship.
Expand your network and strengthen learning strategies with other students.
LMS module with tips for successful mentoring relationships.
Explore a wide range of clubs, connect with others and get involved on campus.
Meet other graduate students and get involved in groups that match your interests and goals.
Leadership and volunteering
Mentor new students and gain leadership skills.
Become a student delegate and develop professional skills while improving the University.
Lead programs and events on campus.
Volunteering opportunities for students.
Help new students settle in and grow your leadership skills.
Make an impact and contribute towards the international students’ community.
Expand your leadership skills through participation in workshops, focus groups, interviews and surveys.
Translate your experiences and get support
You can access a range of supports including career readiness tools and planning, assistance preparing for job applications, interviews, placements and settling into a new job, as well as workshops and personalised career advice.
Workshops and events
Events to secure internships and part-time work.
Workshops for graduate job readiness.
A week of events and activities to build your employability.
English practice and cultural exchange sessions.
Programs designed for graduate students with tools and resources for your career.
Digital tools and resources
AI resume review & scoring tool.
Free online learning modules to explore career options and prepare for job applications.
Interactive tool to assess career readiness and plan actions.
The Wellbeing Hub has a range of resources to help you enhance skills, build resilience and connect with others.
Advice and help
20-minute tailored career planning sessions.
Peer help with resumes, interviews and job search.
Support and employment opportunities for students living with disability illness and injury.