Curtin University is the only undergraduate medicine degree in Western Australia. A limited number of graduate entrants and students switching from other Curtin degrees (known as Curtin Switchers) may be accepted, but most places at Curtin's medical school are for school leavers. All applicants need to complete CASPer and UCAT (even graduates and Curtin Course Switchers, the only exceptions being Indigenous applicants) to be considered for Curtin's medicine program. 

 

Scroll down to see the available entry paths to Curtin University medicine.

 

 

Available paths 

 

There are 2 possible paths to medicine at Curtin. 

Path 1 - Direct entry for school leavers

Path 2 -  University degree (any degree, any university) or incomplete degree from Curtin University

You need chemistry to apply for the Curtin medicine degree. Curtin also indicate biology and maths are desirable, the latter includes either Mathematics Applications ATAR, Methods ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR.

 

 

How selection works

 

The selection criteria for Curtin University medicine comprises a 2 stage process (like many other universities):-

Stage 1: Criteria for Interview

Academic results from school, from your incomplete Curtin degree (if you are a Switcher) or from your degree (if you are a graduate) are combined with your CASPer and UCAT results to determine who's offered an interview. This is based on 35% academic merit score (ATAR) + 35% CASPer + 30% UCAT.

Stage 2: Criteria for an offer of a place in the medical degree

This is based on your academic merit score (ATAR or equivalent) (40%) plus your UCAT result (20%) and interview outcome (40%). Indigenous applicants are able to be assessed through the Ngullar Moorditj Koorliny medicine pre-admissions program. 

 

 
 
 
 

An important qualification

 

Study Medicine information has been compiled from Australian university information sources and therefore is a guide and is not to be relied upon. Authoritative information is provided by the university only. Make sure you obtain information directly from the university before making any decisions. 

The above information is intended to help you understand the Curtin University medicine degree and the available paths to gain entry. Remember, information can always change, so ensure you keep up to date by regularly checking directly with Curtin University.