Program Overview

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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Overview

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a five-year undergraduate degree that trains students to become doctors. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences and clinical sciences, as well as healthcare in various settings.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: 95
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): Chemistry ATAR
• Desirable WACE subjects: Mathematics: Methods ATAR, Mathematics Specialist ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR or Human Biology ATAR or Biology ATAR

Alternative Pathways

• Indigenous applicant: The Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses to help eligible students gain entry into the course.
• STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria.
• Rural Entry Pathway: An additional application form is required for rural background entry.
• Equity Entry Pathway: Equity places are available to Western Australian (WA) school leaver applicants who qualify for Curtin University’s StepUp Bonus scheme and meet the MBBS course admissions criteria.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway: Applicants must complete and submit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry application to Curtin Medical School (Discipline of Medicine) and meet the minimum admission criteria.

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $10,300 (Commonwealth supported)

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Each campus has different application deadlines
• View our application deadlines page for further information

Course Structure

• The course is a full-time, five-year undergraduate degree
• Students will study biomedical sciences and clinical sciences, as well as healthcare in various settings
• The course includes patient cases, problem-based learning, and clinical placements

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

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

Research Areas

• The course includes research areas such as biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and healthcare

Testimonials

• "The best part about the course is how practical the teaching methods are. There is very minimal time spent in lectures – most time is spent focusing on case scenarios and clinical skills sessions." - Lachlan Hou

Other Requirements and Notes

• For applicants that have recently attended high school, applicants must not have commenced post-secondary studies (AQF Diploma or above) and not have a higher degree record from any Australian or overseas university.
• This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying.
• Applicants must sit the UCAT ANZ test and the Casper test.
• The MBBS course has full-year units from years 2 to 5.
• If you are shortlisted for this course, you will be required to attend an interview.