Science Career Centre: Professional Graduate WIL Program
Participating in the Professional Graduate WIL Program
Gain hands-on experience by completing a work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunity to end your 12-month master’s program!
Programs include:
Master of Data Science, Master of Information Security, and Master of Quantum Computing.
These opportunities are designed to give students meaningful experience, develop professional skills, and support career growth and clarity, all while ensuring eligible students receive mentorship and practice exposure to a chosen field.
Experience Requirements:
- Paid or unpaid
- Minimum of 200 hours (part-time or full-time)
- Completion of hours during Spring & Summer terms (May – August)
- Must be related to the knowledge and skills obtained in master's program
- Can be completed anywhere a student is legally able to work
- English speaking supervisor (for evaluation purposes)
During your opportunity, you will be completing an asynchronous WIL course that includes lunch & learn sessions, evaluations, and a final reflection.
WIL provides hands-on, practical experience relevant to your field of study. Students apply theories and concepts learned in the classroom while developing critical transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Students also expand their network of industry and campus contacts, potentially opening doors for future opportunities.
No, but we will help support you in finding an experience that is right for your career path. Please contact science.careers@ucalgary.ca for more information.
Internships start in May and end in August following the academic Spring/Summer terms.
Please refer to the academic calendar for course fees.
Yes, students may complete a project with their current employer that is outside their daily tasks.
Students gain access to a Science Job Board, but they are also responsible for using other job search resources and tools such as networking to secure an opportunity.
Students may only complete a 4-month opportunity towards your degree requirements. Additionally, you will no longer hold student status after the end of the summer term.
No, students end their program on WIL and do not return to studies.
The Science Careers Center is here to help support you in your career journey. We assist with resume and cover letter writing, job search support, networking skills, and interview preparation.
Contact us here!
“My internship has been a highly enriching experience, both technically and professionally. It has allowed me to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, helping me bridge the gap between theory and practice. Beyond technical growth, collaborating with cross-functional teams helped me improve my communication and project management skills, which are just as important in delivering successful outcomes.”
Satyam K., Master of Data Science & Analytics,
“This internship has been a really valuable experience for me. I’ve learned a lot—not just technically, but also in terms of how to manage real-world projects and work in a team setting. Overall, this experience has helped me connect what I’ve learned in school with practical applications, and it’s boosted my confidence in working on real projects.”
Gulshan L., Master of Data Science & Analytic
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Undergraduate Science Office
Science B149
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Email us at science.careers@ucalgary.ca