Internship Program - Students

Program Eligibility

All students enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science or the Bachelor of Medical Science [BMSc] Program, who are also enrolled in a Science or Medical Science Honors Specialization, Specialization, or in a Major + Major combination [where at least one of the Majors is in Science or Medical Science], or students who are enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year BSc or BSc (Hons) program are eligible to enrol in the Science Internship Program, if they satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

APPROVAL PROCEDURES

1.Students are eligible for the Science Internship Program if they satisfy all approval criteria. Students must:
  • be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • be enrolled as a full-time student in the Faculty of Science/BMSc Program at Western
  • be currently enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4 year program in the Faculty of Science/BMSc Program
  • be in good standing with their Department and the Dean's Office
  • be returning to full-time student status at Western in year 4
  • have a minimum average of 70% in year 2 and successful completion of required 2nd year principal courses [reviewed by Departmental Program Advisor]
  • have completed at least 5.0 credits at Western
If you satisfy the above criteria, then...

2. Complete an on-line Student Profile form (opens September 1, 2012 for 2012/2013) in CareerCentral:

Log into CareerCentral. Click "Internship" on the left then click "Apply to Internship/Co-op" and select your application choice - "Science Internship".  Finish by clicking "Submit Application" only once and wait until the confirmation page appears.

Once we have your information, your application will be reviewed.
We will:

This review process will not be complete until mid-October as applications are held and sent in bulk to the Departmental Program Advisors.  We will contact you regarding your approval to the Program at this time.

Once approved, we will:

  • invite you to begin Science 3391
  • assist you with your cover letter and résumé
  • give you access to Science Internship job postings

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