School work experience program

The Peter MacCallum Year 10 Work Experience program offers a unique opportunity for students interested in exploring the cancer research environment. Over the five-day program, students will engage in various activities, designed to provide them with insight into real-world research processes and cutting-edge technologies used to investigate fundamental cancer biology and therapeutics. Students will rotate through different research labs during the week, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of fields by the end of the program.

30 students will be selected to participate in the program, with six students/week attending. 

Please note: Places are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee a place.  

Key Dates

2025 Program intake weeks:

  • 16 June - 20 June 2025
  • 30 June - 4 July 2025
  • 7 July - 11 July 2025
  • 15 September – 19 September 2025
  • 22  September  - 25 September 2025 

Eligibility

Students must be at least 15+ years of age at the time of undertaking the program.

Must be available to attend the entire program week, approximately 9am – 4pm daily.

All students will need to arrange their own transport to Parkville each day, as well as any necessary accommodation. 

Applications

Applications for the 2025 program are now closed and we are unable to accept any late applications.

School work experience contact details: 

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