Global Work Integrated Learning Placements - Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Global Work Integrated Learning Placements - Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A placement is a practical training experience within a company, business or organisation. Designed to complement prior learning in a particular field, an industry-specific placement allows individuals to apply theoretical understanding, develop knowledge, qualifications and skills in their area of expertise while working within a host company.
The Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is offering a limited number of students the opportunity to complete a four-week placement at select international medical institutions. Each location will host a maximum of two students.
Please review the tabs provided on this web page to understand more about the program, inclusions/exclusions and the application process.
NOTE: Please ensure that you are willing and able to participate in this program before lodging an application. Accepting a placement offer will constitute a formal commitment to the program.
Middle East Airspace Disruptions
All students are instructed to avoid travel to and via the Middle East due to the escalating security tensions in the region. You must not to book flights that transit via the affected region and any country listed by DFAT Smartraveller as Level 3: Reconsider your need for travel or Level 4: Do not travel. If you travel to regions or countries with these ratings, you will not be covered by the Monash University travel insurance. Read more here.
| Dates / Deadlines: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
| Winter/Sem 2 | 2026 | 25 March 2026 | 06-Jul-2026 | 31-Jul-2026 |
Resources
Work Integrated Learning Student Placement and Co-curricular Internship Policy
Program Costs
Given this experience is fully self-funded, students should consider the following program related expenses for budgetary purposes:
- International flights and transfers
- Monash tuition fees*
- Visa (if required - see information below)
- Medical expenses (which may be claimable via the insurance policy)
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Any additional travel expenses.
*Monash students will be enrolled in the relevant unit (if applicable) and charged standard fees according to their verified funding status. This fee will appear on your Monash Fee Statement.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Do not make any financial commitments (e.g. flights, accommodation bookings etc.) until you have:
- received faculty approval;
- been enrolled into the associated unit(s); and
- have registered with Monash Abroad.
Travel insurance
Complimentary Monash University travel insurance for the duration of the tour and 15 days either side of the study tour dates
If you are an actively enrolled Monash student and participating in an approved international program, you will be provided with complimentary travel insurance. You will automatically be covered once your application has been approved and your enrolment updated to reflect your study overseas.
Under this policy, travellers will also receive access to 24/7 emergency assistance provided by Global 24 Emergency Assistance and limited coverage for personal travel days.
NOTE: You will not be covered by Monash University travel insurance if you transit via a region or country listed by DFAT Smartraveller as Level 3: Reconsider your need for travel or Level 4: Do not travel.
Visas
Monash Abroad will issue you with supporting documentation to lodge your visa application once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel. If you require supporting documentation earlier in the process, please contact Monash Abroad. Please note that Monash Abroad cannot provide advice regarding visa requirements.
Centrelink support documents
For the purposes of maintaining your Centrelink benefits during your overseas program, Monash Abroad will provide you with a letter confirming your participation in a study tour. Please note that this will be issued to you once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel.
OS-HELP Loan
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible Commonwealth Supported Place students, to undertake some of their study overseas.
If you are eligible for the loan and wish to apply, please submit your application as per the relevant OS-HELP loan term deadline, even if you have not been accepted into your overseas program by that deadline.
Student Loans
If you need help with study-related expenses, please refer to the student loans website and talk to a student adviser at Monash Connect.
Travel Scholarships
Please refer to the travel and placements scholarship website for more information.
| Dates / Deadlines: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
| Winter/Sem 2 | 2026 | 25 March 2026 | 06-Jul-2026 | 31-Jul-2026 |
Eligibility
Places are limited and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. To apply for this program, you must have:
- a WAM of 75% or above
- submission of a 250-word reflective statement that addresses:
What is motivating you to apply for this experience, what you hope to get out of participating and which destination you are interested in.
NOTE: The placement options for 2026 will be located in:
- the UK, or
- Singapore.
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Step 2: Selection and enrolment
The Faculty will review all applicants after the deadline to assess eligibility to participate in this overseas. Please note that this generally takes two weeks after applications have closed.
Step 3: Additional data collection and travel approval
Once you application has been assessed, you will be issued with an outcome email. If you are successful, your outcome email will include a letter of offer that you will need to accept. You will receive two additional forms that you need to complete:
1. Passport and medical details, and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.
Key contacts
Academic and course content: Dr. Christopher Hayre
All other enquiries, please contact Monash Connect
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
| Semester 2 | 2023 | 30-Jun-2023 | Rolling admission | 26-Sep-2023 | 28-Sep-2023 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: This form should only be completed by students who have already been provided with an offer and are enrolled into BIO3820 unit at Clayton.
Step 1: Complete the Monash Abroad Portal (MAP) registration form
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, complete all sections and submit your MAP registration form by the deadline.
Important note: Incomplete or unsubmitted MAP registrations will not be accepted after the deadline and you will not be permitted to participate in the program.
Step 2: Enrolment
After the deadline, your faculty/ies will enrol you into the associated unit and will update your registration status to 'Accepted and Enrolled by Faculty/ies'. This will be confirmed in an email to your student account.
Step 3: Monash Abroad Registration
Once your enrolment is appearing in WES and your MAP status has been changed to 'Accepted and Enrolled by Faculty/ies'; this will be confirmed in an email to your student account. You will then have access to the travel insurance documentation via your MAP application.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.