RMIT’s School of Science has a variety of WIL offerings in
- Analytics
- Biological Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Geospatial Science
- Mathematics
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Space Science
- Statistics
Our WIL projects range from 120-240 hours in duration, and the internships run from 120 hours to 480 hours (60 days). To learn more, refer to the information below or contact STEM-Industry@rmit.edu.au.
Applied Science Project
Duration
120 hours or 240 hours
Timeline
Both single-semester and dual-semester project options, offered in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July)
Level of study
Undergraduate Science degrees
- Biological Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Geospatial Science
- Mathematics
- Nutrition Science
- Physics
- Space Science
- Statistics
Students in action
- Sustainable waste management solutions at Access Health and Community.
- Single use plastic assessment for a global hotel chain.
- Engineering and construction surveys for Level Crossing Removal Projects.
- Electronic subdivision entry and analysis for a State Government department; bathymetric surveys of Port Phillip Bay.
- Lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery.
- Advanced 3-D dosimetry.
- Satellite for monitoring wildfire risk.
- Modelling soil fertility for high agricultural yields.
- Quality assurance for food manufacturers.
Science Work Experience
Duration
120 hours
Timeline
Single-semester work experience, offered in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July)
Level of study
Undergraduate Science degrees
- Biological Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Geospatial Science
- Mathematics
- Nutrition Science
- Physics
- Space Science
- Statistics
Students in action
- Research assistant
- Field data collector
- Laboratory technician
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Materials analyst
- Environmental impact assessor
- Medical physicist
- Conservation
- Bioinformatics
Analytics Projects
Duration
120 hours
Timeline
Single-semester project, offered in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July)
Level of study
Master of Analytics & Master of Statistics and Operations Research
Student capabilities
- Data wrangling
- Data visualisation and communication
- Machine learning
- Programming - R, Python, SQL, SAS
- System simulation
- Forecasting
Students in action
- Visualisation of data on plastic waste.
- Modelling recycled materials collection in Victoria.
- Statistics modelling (time series analysis, forecast, classification, multivariate analyses, genomics analysis, quality control and experimental design).
- Predictive modelling (random forest tree, neural network, support vector machine).
Mathematics and Statistics Project
Duration
120 hours
Timeline
Single-semester project, only offered in Semester 1 (March)
Level of study
Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics degree
Student capabilities
- Data visualisation and communication
- Statistical modelling and forecasting
- Machine learning and data analytics
- Mathematical modelling and algorithmic thinking
- Foundational and applied mathematical & statistical knowledge
Students in action
- Analyse data for forecasting, budgeting, market behaviour, credit risk, sports etc., where the data comes from a variety of sources ranging from diverse social and cultural dimensions.
- Develop mathematical models and algorithms to gain insights and translate analysis into actionable outputs.
- Software projects where students apply mathematical or statistical methods to design, analyse or implement a practical computing solution.
Food Science and Technology Internships
Duration
60 days over 12–15 weeks
Timeline
Single-semester internship, offered in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July)
Level of study
Master of Food Science and Technology
Student capabilities
- Food chemistry
- Food formulation and design
- Product development
- Food processing / manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Food microbiology
- HACCP analysis
- Food analysis
- Shelf life testing
- Sensory evaluation and consumer behaviour
- Food packaging and labelling
Students in action
- Food quality assurance
- Product development and innovation
- Food analysis
- Food safety
- Food manufacturing and processing
- Supply chain logistics
- Food nutrition
- Food packaging and labelling
- Sensory evaluation and consumer behaviour
Biotechnology Internships
Duration
60 days over 12–15 weeks
Timeline
Single-semester internship, offered in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July)
Level of study
Master of Biotechnology
Student capabilities
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Gene technologies
- Genomics
- Protein technologies
- Biostatistics
Students in action
- Assist in developing a protocol for a flu vaccine
- Analysing microbial/chemical profile of soil or water samples
- Anti-cancer research projects
- Clinical microbiology projects
- Molecular plant biology projects
- Fermentation or other biotechnological applications
- Clinical research projects
General requirements
- WIL projects are typically completed in groups of 3-5 students. Project descriptions should outline a challenge or focus area that adds real value to existing, anticipated or simulated problems in the industry. These must be submitted at least 1 month prior to the start of the semester.
- WIL internships can be paid or unpaid and be offered on an individual basis or multiple positions. Internship positions should outline a problem, challenge or focus area within your business, and any skills students will require.
- Each WIL activity is assigned an RMIT supervisor with industry experience, who will support both you and the students throughout the experience, including assisting with any technical questions.
- Industry supervisor is expected to monitor tasks, meet with students regularly (ideally at least 1 hour per week), to provide support and feedback for best outcomes.
