Science Internship Program

Some students would like to gain valuable, paid, practical experiences while completing their degree. Eligible students in the BSc, BA & Sc and BA* can apply to have their internship registered with the Field Studies & Internships Office under the Faculty of Science.

*BA students majoring in Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Psychology, Environment, or Software Engineering only*

Industrial Practicum (IP) & Internship Year in Science (IYS)

The IP is a zero-credit, Pass/Fail course that is at least 12 weeks long (one semester). The FSCI 200 (Industrial Practicum I) and FSCI 300 (Industrial Practicum II) will be added to your transcript and will become part of your program.

The IYS is a program for Science (BSc) students only - it will be reflected on your transcript as Internship Term-Science . IYS internships begin in September, January or May and last for 8, 12 or 16 months.

Successful completion of the FSCI 200 and FSCI 300 (IP I & II) courses or the IYS will allow Science (BSc) students only to have the Internship Program designation on their transcript.

Student
Industrial Practicum (IP)
4 MONTHS
(1 TERM)
Internship Year in Science (IYS)
8/12/16 MONTHS
(2/3/4 consecutive terms)
Internship Designation
Must complete at least 2 terms
BSc - CDN
Fall/Winter/Summer
Fall/Winter/Summer
Yes
BSc - INTL
Summer only
Co-op Work Permit required
Fall/Winter/Summer
Co-op Work Permit required
Yes
BA & Sc - CDN
Fall/Winter/Summer
NA
NA
BA & Sc - INTL
Summer only
Co-op Work Permit required
NA
NA
BA* - CDN
Fall/Winter/Summer
NA
NA
BA* - INTL
Summer only
Co-op Work Permit required
NA
NA

Eligibility Criteria

Am I eligible?
  • You must be registered as a full-time undergraduate student (min. 12 credits) before and after the IP or the IYS is completed.
  • You must have completed at least 27 credits at McGill and have at least 12 credits remaining in your degree program.
  • Your CGPA must be 2.70 or higher.
Is my internship eligible?
  • Your internship opportunity must be in the industry. Work in a university lab or with a professor doing research is not eligible.
  • Your internship must be paid (full-time salary); no volunteering will be validated.
  • You must be hired as full-time and for a minimum of 12 full weeks for the Industrial Practicum, or a minimum of 8 months for the Internship Year in Science.
  • This internship opportunity must be related to your current studies (major and/or minor).
  • The internship must be 4, 8, 12 or 16 months in duration (16-month internships can only commence in May as you can only miss a maximum of 2 academic terms).

For more information about the Science Internship Program, their program requirements and how to apply, please visit the Field Studies & Internship Office’s website.