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 At least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Integrated Science or Physics. Desirable subjects Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR. Notes on prerequisite subjects None. 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 6 Speaking 6 Reading 6 Listening 6 Overall band score 6.5 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 70 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 To switch into this course, you need to have: Completed a minimum of 75 credit points A Course Weighted Average (CWA) of at least 60% An academic status of 'Good Standing' Met one ATAR Science subject (or equivalent) Prerequisite Information The Science ATAR prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units: CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry CHEM1007 Fundamental Chemistry for Bioscience HUMB1000 Human, Structure and Function This course has a Semester 1 and Semester 2 intake. Note: Mid-year entry will result in a 3.5 year course duration. Mid-year entry and course switcher students should contact the Course Coordinator for a study plan to ensure efficient progression through the course. Higher education course switcher criteria Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider. In addition, you need to have: 1. met one ATAR Science prerequisite or unit/s assessed as comparable to one ATAR Science subject Prerequisite Information The ATAR Science can be met via at least one ATAR Science subject from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Physics, Psychology or Physical Education Studies or unit/s from a recognised university assessed equivalent to: HUMB1002 Functional Anatomy CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry HUMB1006 Human Physiology for Exercise Science HUMB1000 Human Structure and Function MEDI1000 Foundations of Biomedical Science PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics I have work and life experience You can apply with work/life experience if you meet the criteria of one of the following pathways: elements considered are WE and either V or Q. STAT alone is not accepted for entry into this course. Demonstrate an academic score based on a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent year 12 studies. 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: AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma AND Completed the prerequisite. The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with: Chemistry ATAR; or CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry with a grade of 60% or higher 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 Notes about this course Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information. General admission criteria Demonstrate an academic score based on a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent year 12 studies. Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Clinical Health Sciences and Police Clearances, Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance. Duration and availability This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
