Co-operative Education
Co-op education is at the forefront of experiential learning at Memorial University. Through co-op placements, our students gain invaluable insights into their field of study, build professional connections, and develop the confidence to tackle real-world challenges. Our supportive faculty and industry partners are here to guide you, ensuring you make the most of your co-op experience and graduate with the skills employers value.
The university's highly successful programs offer a combination of classroom study and work-term placements in local, national, and international businesses and organizations. The goal is to fuse academic knowledge with practical experience, creating highly qualified and knowledgeable professionals prepared to meet the demands of today's workforce.
Undergraduate science students can participate in co-op education in several subject areas:
- Biology - B.Sc. and B.Sc. Hons. co-operative options in the Department of Biology
- Behavioural Neuroscience - B.Sc. and B.Sc. Hons. co-operative options in the Department of Psychology
- Psychology - B.Sc. and B.Sc. Hons. co-operative options in the Department of Psychology
- The Co-operative Internship in Computer Science (formerly Computer Industry Internship Option) in the Department of Computer Science
- The Economics Co-op Program in the Department of Economics
Graduate science students can also participate in the following areas:
- The Master of Applied Psychological Science (MAPS) in the Department of Psychology
- Master of Science (Computer Science) in the Department of Computer Science
- Interdisciplinary programs at the graduate level also offer cooperative programs in Scientific Computing (formerly Computational Science) and Environmental Science.
For more information about our co-op programs, contact:
Rebecca Newhook
Academic Staff Member in Co-operative Education
Email: rnewhook@mun.ca
Phone: 709 864 4098
Theresa MacKenzie
Academic Staff Member in Co-operative Education
Email: tmackenz@mun.ca
Phone: 709 864 2402
Julie Kavanagh
Academic Staff Member in Co-operative Education
Email: julie.kavanagh@mun.ca
Phone: 709 864 4334