Course overview
Train to be a doctor and gain the expertise for a range of careers in medicine.
In this course, you will study biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and healthcare in settings such as hospitals, primary care, 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.
Alternative pathways are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, rural and equity applicants (in addition to the ATAR pathway).
- 2027 Domestic admissions guide (for domestic applicants)
- 2027 International admissions guide (for international applicants).
Career outcomes
Medical practitioner jobs in Australia are expected to grow by 30% by 2034.
Careers
- Medical practitioner
- Medical researcher
Industries
- General medical practice
- Community health
- Rural health
- Aged care
- Mental health
- Pathology
- Research
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council.
Why study at Curtin?
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This course prepares you to work in Western Australian rural and remote areas where there are shortages of doctors.
Accelerated learning
As a five-year, direct-entry course, this is the only undergraduate entry medical degree program in Western Australia.
#1 in Western Australia
Curtin is WA's top public university for full-time employment, median salary, skills development, student support and learner engagement in undergraduate medicine. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
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
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Course structure
What you'll learn
In your first year, you’ll be introduced to the curriculum areas that underpin a holistic approach to medicine. Through patient cases, you'll integrate basic and clinical sciences, and learn to ‘think as a doctor’.
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.
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.
In your final year, you’ll work as a member of healthcare teams in clinical settings, in preparation for your internship after 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 apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
95
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
14
HKDSE
25
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
39
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
90
India (CBSE and ISC) %
90%
India (HSC) %
94%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
14
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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.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
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.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$95,984*
Total indicative course fee
$479,920*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$100,782*
Total indicative course fee
$503,910*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a Curtin University degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
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