Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Yes, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, ensuring graduates meet the professional standards required to practise medicine in Australia.

As a five-year, direct-entry course, this is the only undergraduate entry medical degree program in Western Australia. Curtin is also WA's top public university for full-time employment, median salary, skills development, student support and learner engagement in undergraduate medicine, according to the Good Universities Guide 2026.

In your first year, you'll be introduced to curriculum areas that underpin a holistic approach to medicine, integrating basic and clinical sciences through patient cases. Second and third years involve intensive study of medical knowledge focused on the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. In fourth year, you'll transition from on-campus learning into hospital and community settings, including rural and remote locations, working under clinical supervision. In your final year, you'll work as a member of healthcare teams in clinical settings, in preparation for your internship after you graduate.

Yes, alternative pathways are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, rural and equity applicants in addition to the ATAR pathway. Prospective students can download the relevant 2027 Domestic or International admissions guide for full details on special entry pathways.

Yes, for those who aspire to conduct impactful clinical research or shape academia, the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is available as a further study option. After completing your third or fourth year, you can apply to complete a one-year honours program, which also provides the opportunity to progress to a higher degree by research (HDR) after your internship.