Placements

Once you've found a WIL placement course that fits with your program, check the course profile to make sure you're eligible to enrol in the course in the semester you'd like to complete your placement. 

You'll need to check that you:

• satisfy the course prerequisites 
• have room in your program to include the course if it's an elective.

Let us know in advance that you're planning to enrol in a placement course so we can send you updates, share opportunities and remind you about key dates.

You can do this by:

• visiting InPlace (UQ's placement management system) to register for the course, year and semester that you plan to enrol
• logging in to access and apply for relevant opportunities.

Visit our Blackboard site (login required) to view an InPlace user guide with instructions on how to register your interest in a placement course.

Note: You won't be able to enrol in your course on mySI-net until we've confirmed your placement in InPlace (see step 6.)

In most cases, you'll be sourcing your industry placement yourself, in your area of interest. In some disciplines, we can help you by providing placement connections through our network of industry partners.

It's a good idea to:

• research organisations that you aspire to work with when you graduate and connect with alumni from your program on LinkedIn.
• take advantage of the career development resources available on our Blackboard site (login required) to help you write your application and prepare for interviews.

Self-sourced placements

You should apply to the host organisations you've identified, long before you plan to enrol in a WIL placement course.

Some organisations:

• advertise student employment, vacation work or scholarships
• have a structured industry placement program in-place
• may be interested in hosting a student but not actively advertise positions.

UQ-sourced placements

You may be able to participate in a competitive selection process for UQ-facilitated placement opportunities, but you must register your interest first (see step 2.)

You must register with us by: 

• 31 March for Semester 2 opportunities
• 31 August for Summer or Semester 1 opportunities.

We'll check your eligibility to enrol in your nominated semester and send you direct advice about available opportunities.

You'll need to complete an application form with input from your supervisor at your host organisation. You can download the form from our Blackboard site (login required.)

You must submit your completed application on the InPlace portal. Make sure you've completed step 2 to gain access to the correct portal for your course, year and semester.

You must submit your application to enrol in a placement course by the submission deadline.

We'll assess your application and refer it to the Course Coordinator for approval.

Once it's approved, you'll receive an email confirmation from the Science Placements team.

Before you can enrol in your WIL placement course, you'll need to satisfy all relevant pre-placement requirements.

Mandatory requirements

All students in the Faculty of Science are required to complete the 5 in 5 OHS Module. For more information visit our Blackboard site (login required.)

Other requirements

You may also be required to:

• provide proof of your immunisations (if your host organisation has mandatory requirements)
• register your travel details (if your placement requires you to travel away from your normal residence during the semester)
• obtain a Blue Card (if your placement involves working with children)
• provide evidence of a criminal history check (if required by your host organisation.)

Once your WIL placement is confirmed, you'll be advised if you must satisfy any other requirements.

When we've confirmed your placement in InPlace and you've satisfied all your pre-placement requirements, we'll give you permission to enrol in your WIL placement course on mySI-net.

For most courses, you'll attend a mandatory orientation session before you can commence your placement.

Check your timetable in mySI-net and watch for announcements on your course's Blackboard site (login required.)