Science Internships and Field Studies
The Field Studies and Internship Office promotes field studies and internship opportunities to students seeking hands-on experience. The office coordinates the field study semesters made available to all McGill Undergraduate students and provides information on internship opportunities to students who are in Science programs at McGill. Whether you decide to participate in a field study semester or apply classroom theory to practice, the Science Internships & Field Studies Office will offer you assistance in your decision.
(By appointment only)
Field Studies & Internship Office
646B- 2001 McGill College
Montreal Quebec H3A 1G1
Telephone: 514-398-1063; 514-398-8365
Email: ifso.science@mcgill.ca
Website: mcgill.ca/science/undergraduate/internships-field/internships
Internship Program: Industrial Practicum (IP) and Internship Year in Science (IYS)
The Internship Program is open to all Science undergraduate students, as well as qualified students in undergraduate Arts or Arts & Science programs majoring in Environment, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, and Psychology. Participating in an internship offers you the chance to add a practical element to your studies, solidify your career goals, gain some valuable experience, and earn money.
To be eligible to apply:
- You must be registered as a full-time student before and after the IP or the IYS is completed.
- You must have completed at least 27 credits and have at least 12 credits remaining in your degree program.
- Your CGPA must be 2.7 or higher.
- International McGill students are eligible to apply to summer IP and IYS positions (unless otherwise indicated on the job posting). Restrictions apply; interested students should visit the Internships & Field Studies Office's website at mcgill.ca/science/undergraduate/internships-field/internships for details.
The program features the Industrial Practicum (4 months) and the Internship Year in Science (8, 12, 16 months).
Internship Program Designation
The Internship Program will also give you the opportunity to enhance your degree: if you are a student in the Faculty of Science and you complete two Industrial Practica (IP) or participate in an Internship Year in Science (IYS), the name of your program will change to include the Internship Program designation (e.g., Bachelor of Science – Computer Science - Internship Program).
For more information on IP and IYS, please see mcgill.ca/science/undergraduate/internships-field/internships.
Field Study Semester Programs
McGill's Field Study Semester programs (in East Africa, Barbados, and Panama) are research-based and offer a full 15-credit semester experience abroad. There are many shorter field courses offered by the Departments of Biology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Geography. See the Field Study Programs page for more information about these programs.
B.Sc. Global Designation
The above internship and study abroad opportunities can be part of a special B.Sc. Global Designation awarded to eligible students at graduation; visit the B.Sc. Global Designation page for more information.