Entry requirements To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria: any course-specific requirements course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway English language requirement. I am an international student Studying on an Australian student visa? See entry requirement details for international students. Minimum ATAR entry required This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection. Course-specific requirements You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course. Prerequisite subjects Essential subjects Chemistry ATAR or equivalent. Desirable subjects Mathematics: Methods ATAR, Mathematics Specialist ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or Biology ATAR Notes on prerequisite subjects For applicants that have recently attended high school, applicants must not have commenced post-secondary studies (AQF Diploma or above) and not have a higher degree record from any Australian or overseas university. Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses. English requirements You can meet this requirement through one of the following: a scaled score of at least 50 in WACE ATAR English, English Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), or the IELTS score outlined in the table below. If you’ve completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement. Check accepted English tests, qualifications and required scores on our English language requirements page. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Writing 7 Speaking 7 Reading 7 Listening 7 Overall band score 7 Fieldwork requirements This course requires you to undertake fieldwork placements to complete your qualification. In order to undertake fieldwork, you must meet the following requirements Student declaration AHPRA registration Criminal record screening and clearance Immunisation First aid Hand hygiene Entry pathways There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved. I have completed high school or secondary education You can apply with secondary education if you meet one of the following: Minimum ATAR/Selection rank 95 ATAR adjustment factors (Selection Rank) Equity ATAR adjustment factors recognise circumstances such as where you live, the school you attended or your background. These factors can raise your Selection Rank above your ATAR and are applied automatically through TISC. Learn more about StepUp to Curtin . ATAR/Selection Rank course profile See the ATAR and Selection Rank results from recent applicants who received an offer for this course, including the lowest, median and highest ranks. View ATAR breakdown I am studying at university or have completed higher education You can apply with university study if you meet the criteria of one of the following pathways: Curtin course switcher criteria Applicants are required to successfully complete a First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or equivalent by the completion of the first semester of the course. Students are also required to obtain criminal record history clearance, Working with Children Check as well as relevant immunisations and health screening. Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty of Health Sciences website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Clearances: healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/studying-health-sciences/fieldwork. Curtin course switcher criteria To course switch into MBBS, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Curtin University and not have a tertiary record from any other Australian or overseas university and not have completed a degree at Curtin University. To switch into this course, you need to have: completed at least 200 credits, with a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 80% or higher and have a minimum of 200 credits remaining in the course at the end of the year preceding admission; and completed the UCAT ANZ test; and completed the Casper Test; and meet the Chemistry pre-requisite (Chemistry ATAR or equivalent) - refer to the Medicine Admissions Guide. The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with: CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry with a grade of 60%; and CHEM1007 Fundamental Chemistry for Biosciences or CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry with a grade of 60%. Higher education course switcher criteria Applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider are unable to transfer to this course. Applicants studying at another institution are required to complete their qualification at the end of the year preceding admission. Applicants who have completed a tertiary qualification are required to meet the following requirements: achieve a notional ATAR of at least 92, derived from the final course marks within a completed qualification. The notional ATAR is determined by Curtin University and is only valid for Curtin University admissions; and sit the UCAT ANZ test; and the Casper Test; and meet the Chemistry pre-requisite (Chemistry ATAR or equivalent) - refer to the Medicine Admissions Guide. Please refer to the TISC website for more information. This course has a Semester 1 intake only. Course switchers and graduates who have successfully completed common or shared units in the first year of another health sciences course at Curtin University, or equivalent units from another university, and are successful in their application to the medical course will not be granted credit transfer for those units. These students must commence the MBBS program in Year 1 of the course. I have work and life experience You can apply with work/life experience if you meet the criteria of one of the following pathways: There is no entry pathway available for work and life experience. Please assess your suitability for other entry pathways. I have completed vocational education (VET or TAFE) You can apply with vocational education if you’ve completed one of the following qualifications, or higher: There is no entry pathway available for vocational education and training (VET) study. Please assess your suitability for other entry pathways. I don’t meet the criteria for any entry pathway If you don’t meet one of the above entry pathways, you may be able to enter this course through a bridging or enabling pathway. Explore our pathways Indigenous applicants If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and aged 17 or older, you might be eligible for an Indigenous enabling course. Explore Indigenous enabling courses Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken . Study credit and support You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances. Get credit towards your degree You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook . Special consideration If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances. Check if you’re eligible for special consideration . Additional information Application Requirements If you’re looking to apply for our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course, please refer to the MBBS Admissions Guide before completing your application. The MBBS Admissions Guide contains information about admission criteria, requirements and eligibility. It is imperative that applicants familiarise themselves with the guide to ensure they understand the requirements of the admission and application process. In addition, applicants should be aware that medicine can be a demanding profession, with a number of inherent and professional requirements for students. Note as a requirement of the MBBS, students are expected to undertake clinical placements, working directly with patients. As part of eligibility, students are required to obtain clearance in several areas. Please refer to the MBBS Admissions Guide. Applicants may be required to provide additional supporting documentation with their application. The additional forms are now available to download below. MBBS Admissions Guide Domestic students 2027 Domestic admissions guide International students 2027 International admissions guide Rural Entry Pathway (for domestic applicants only) An additional application form will be required for rural background entry. This form is to be submitted directly to the Curtin Medical School (Discipline of Medicine). Download the form Equity Entry Pathway (for domestic applicants only) Equity places will be available to Western Australian (WA) school leaver applicants who qualify for Curtin University’s StepUp Bonus scheme and meet the MBBS course admissions criteria. There is no separate application form for StepUp to Curtin based on school and applicants will be advised of their eligibility for the StepUp Bonus scheme in their Universities Admissions Advice Letter (UAAL). WA School leaver applicants experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for StepUp Bonus Scheme and should refer to StepUp to Curtin for instructions on how to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway (for domestic applicants only) Applicants for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry pathway must complete and submit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry application to Curtin Medical School (Discipline of Medicine) and applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria set out in the form. Apply here Predicted ATAR form (for domestic and international applicants) Predicted ATAR forms are no longer required. Current year 12 WACE students will have a Predicted ATAR calculated from Year 11 results which are available on TISC. International Baccalaureate students and interstate applicants are advised to load their Year 11 results/reports as part of their TISC application. Notes about this course Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information. General admission criteria School-leaver applicants are required to demonstrate an academic score based on a minimum ATAR of 95 in year 12 or equivalent (including bonus point schemes for domestic students only such as rural or equity (application via Curtin StepUp)). School leavers are those who have completed year 12 or equivalent and have not commenced post-secondary studies (AQF Diploma or above) and do not have a higher degree record from any Australian or overseas university. Undertake the University Clinical Aptitude Test Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ). Undertake the Casper Test in the year of application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are not required to sit the UCAT ANZ or the Casper Test. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can apply directly to Curtin Medical School (Medicine) for the MBBS course via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry pathway. Demonstrate qualifications satisfying Curtin Medical School's English entry requirements. For more information applicants should refer to https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/accepted-english-qualifications/ Applicants will be ranked for interview based on these categories: • School leavers (ATAR, UCAT and Casper) • Non-school leavers (notional ATAR from previous tertiary studies, UCAT and Casper) • Curtin course switchers (Course Weighted Average from current studies, UCAT and Casper). Top ranked applicants will be invited to attend a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). The interview process requires shortlisted applicants to demonstrate communication and critical appraisal skills, and reflect on issues relevant to the medical profession. Applicants will be ranked and selected for offer based on their ATAR or equivalent, UCAT score and MMI score. Final selection will be made from this composite score. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the inherent and professionalism requirements before applying for this course: https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/course-ug-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery--b-mbbs/. Applicants for this course should refer to the Curtin website for more information on specific admission requirements for Medicine. https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/course-ug-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery--b-mbbs/ During the course, there are fieldwork requirements to be met: https://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/schools/curtin-medical-school/fieldwork/ International applicants refer to https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/course-ug-bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery--b-mbbsv1/ Domestic applicants apply via TISC https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc Duration and availability The course will be undertaken as a full time course over a period of 5 years. In Year 1 students will enrol in semester 1 and 2 study periods for common core and shared units. Other units will be undertaken as full-year units over a longer study period. In Year 1 the MBBS course is comprised of eight units. In Years 2 – 5 the course is comprised of a single unit per year. These units are full year units and are undertaken over extended study periods of between 32 and 44 weeks’ duration (not including tuition free weeks or examination periods). If a student fails a full year unit and is granted the opportunity to repeat it, the student must repeat the entire unit. That is, the student must repeat the whole year. There will be no partial credit given for successful completion of any assessment tasks and/or unit requirements during any previous attempt of the unit. Students must successfully complete units in each year of the course before commencing the next. Students who fail a full year unit will be required to repeat the relevant year of study. When a student fails a pre-requisite unit that is not offered the following study period, a leave of absence may be granted until commencement of the relevant study period. Notes for completion The MBBS course from Years 2 - 5 has full-year units. If a student exits from the MBBS course during Semester 2 of Year 2, Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) of 100 credit points will be awarded provided the student has demonstrated satisfactory progress on formative assessment during Semester 1. If a student exits from the MBBS course during Semester 2 of Year 3, Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) of 100 credit points will be awarded provided the student has demonstrated satisfactory progress on formative assessment during Semester 1. If a student exits from the MBBS course at any point during Year 4 or Year 5, the student will be eligible for an award of a Bachelor of Science (Health Studies).
