Medicine, Surgery

Course overview

Train to be a doctor and gain the expertise for a range of careers in medicine.

In the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, you will study biomedical sciences and clinical sciences, as well as healthcare in settings such as primary care, hospitals and aged care.

You’ll also study Indigenous health, population health and professional development concepts.

This course is ideal if you’re interested in a career that combines medical science, care and leadership to change lives for the better. Additional pathways to study Medicine, Surgery are available for Australian First Nations applicants, and for rural and equity applicants.

• 2026 Domestic admissions guide (for domestic applicants)
• 2026 International admissions guide (for international applicants).

Career outcomes

Careers

• Medical practitioner

Industries

• General medical practice
• Community health
• Rural health
• Aged care
• Mental health
• Pathology
• Research

Professional accreditation and recognition

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the Australian Medical Council.

Hear from our students

"The problem-based learning is one of the highlights of the course for me. I enjoy working through case studies in a small group, and the resources we can access are amazing. I also appreciate that our tutors are practising medical clinicians, and that we’re learning from people who we’ll be working with in our future careers."

Jordan van der Wal
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Other study options

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

For those who aspire to conduct impactful clinical research or shape academia, the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is a pathway to these careers.

After completing your third year, you’ll have the option to apply for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). If you are considering a career in clinical research or academia, this one-year program will give you the opportunity to progress to a higher degree by research (HDR) after your internship.

Course structure

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll be introduced to the curriculum domains that underpin a holistic approach to medicine. Patient cases provide the vehicle for integrating the basic and clinical sciences, and problem-based learning will give you the tools for ‘thinking like a doctor’.

Year 2–3

Your second and third years will be a more intensive study of medical knowledge that focuses on the structure and function of the human body in health and disease.

After completing your third year, you’ll have the option to apply for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). If you are considering a career in clinical research or academia, this one-year program will give you the opportunity to progress to a higher degree by research (HDR) after your internship.

Year 4

In your fourth year, you’ll transition from on-campus learning into hospital and community settings (including in rural and remote locations), working with people of all ages under clinical supervision.

Year 5

In your final year, you'll be immersed in clinical settings, working as a member of a healthcare team, in preparation for your internship once you graduate.

Career-ready skills

Curtin recognises the complex issues facing the Western Australian health system and its workforce, and the need for more doctors to be 'generalists' in their orientation. We are committed to producing graduates who are better equipped to meet community needs, with primary-care expertise, strong leadership skills and the ability to operate effectively in interprofessional care teams.

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

Detailed course structure and unit information

For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:

• course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
• any course-specific requirements
• English language requirement.

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.

Entry pathways

Course-specific requirements

You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.

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.