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Curtin University offers a five-year, direct-entry Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in Perth. Eligible students can enter straight after Year 12 without first completing another degree. Standard domestic admission considers academic achievement, UCAT ANZ, Casper and an interview.
- UCAT ANZ: Required for standard domestic admission and used in both interview shortlisting and final selection.
- Casper: Required for standard domestic admission and contributes to interview shortlisting.
- Interview: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), primarily face to face, with limited online arrangements.
- Academic achievement: Minimum school-leaver ATAR of 95 or equivalent, plus Chemistry and English requirements. Eligible access adjustments may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants have a separate pathway without UCAT ANZ or Casper. International applicants should read the separate requirements below.
Undergraduate Medicine at Curtin University
Curtin University undergraduate medicine entry requirements combine academic eligibility with admissions testing and an MMI. Meeting the minimum requirements allows your application to be considered; it does not guarantee an interview or a place.
| Course detail | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). |
| Entry and duration | Direct entry from Year 12; five years of full-time study. |
| Location | Curtin Perth, Bentley, with clinical training in metropolitan, regional and rural settings. |
| Domestic application portal | Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway applicants apply directly to Curtin Medical School. |
| International applications | Apply directly to Curtin online or through a registered Curtin agent. Separate international selection arrangements apply. |
1. Academic requirements and prerequisite subjects
The standard school-leaver minimum is ATAR 95 or an equivalent qualification. Chemistry is compulsory. Mathematics and Biology or Human Biology are recommended preparation, rather than additional compulsory prerequisites.
- Chemistry ATAR: final scaled score of at least 50, or an accepted equivalent.
- IB Chemistry: Higher Level or Standard Level grade 4 or above.
- Applicants relying on university Chemistry must meet Curtin's specified first-year study and mark requirements. Bridging units are not accepted as a substitute.
- Meet Curtin Medical School's English language requirements. STAT may satisfy English competency where accepted, but does not replace the other medicine admission requirements.
School-leaver eligibility depends on your study history. Commencing post-secondary study at diploma level or above, or enrolling at university beyond its census date, can change your category. Check this before starting another course during a gap year.
Curtin also has separate course-switcher and graduate categories. These should not be treated as unrestricted transfer routes from an incomplete degree elsewhere. General enabling courses do not provide entry to medicine; the Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Sciences Enabling Course has separate arrangements.
2. UCAT ANZ and interview shortlisting
Standard domestic applicants must complete UCAT ANZ in the same year they apply. Results from an earlier application year cannot be carried forward.
Curtin uses the UCAT ANZ cognitive total, scored out of 2700, in its published selection calculations. The domestic guide does not provide a fixed UCAT score that guarantees an interview. Academic merit and Casper also contribute, so a claimed stand-alone UCAT cut-off would be misleading.
3. Casper requirements
Casper is an online situational judgement assessment. Standard domestic applicants must complete the appropriate test in the application year and arrange for their result to reach Curtin.
Casper contributes to the interview shortlist, but is not included in the final domestic offer formula. Check Curtin's current admissions guide and Acuity Insights for the correct test category, registration requirements and available sittings.
4. Medical interview format and assessed qualities
Shortlisted domestic applicants attend a Multiple Mini Interview. An MMI uses a series of separate interview encounters, rather than one extended panel discussion. Curtin's process is primarily face to face, with limited online interviews where required; the university says the assessment process is the same in either mode.
Curtin identifies communication, critical appraisal of information, consideration of important issues and personal attributes relevant to medicine as assessment areas. Its 2027 domestic guide does not specify the number of stations, reading time or response time. Follow the instructions in your invitation rather than assuming a generic MMI timetable.
Applicants receive a designated appointment and must attend to remain eligible. Curtin does not offer rescheduling onto unpublished interview dates.
How Curtin calculates selection rankings
| Selection stage | Academic merit | UCAT ANZ | Casper | MMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview shortlisting | 35% | 30% | 35% | Not yet assessed |
| Final offer ranking | 40% | 20% | Not included | 40% |
These are the standard domestic weightings, not the international offer formula or the separate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway. Personal statements, references, awards and certificates are not assessed in standard selection.
Curtin Medicine Interview Invitations and Dates for 2027 Entry
Curtin's domestic guide lists interviews in December 2026 and January 2027. The dates below are the university's published schedule, with its provisional labels retained.
| Interview stage | Published timing | Who it concerns / status |
|---|---|---|
| December interview invitations | On or after the final day of the WACE examination period | Curtin does not give a separate calendar release date in the guide. |
| December MMIs | 3 and 7 December 2026 | Subject to change. Competitive eligible WA school leavers, Curtin course switchers and WA non-school leavers. |
| January interview invitations | Release dates not specified | Monitor your registered email, including spam folders, and follow Curtin instructions. |
| Mid-January interview round | 7 January 2027 | Subject to change. Eligible WA applicants whose actual academic results make them competitive and who meet the TISC preference requirements. |
| Late-January online interview round | 22 January 2027 | To be confirmed. Competitive eligible non-WA domestic applicants, including interstate applicants and domestic applicants living overseas. |
The late-January overseas reference concerns domestic applicants outside Australia; international fee-paying applicants have a different schedule. Your invitation confirms the appointment, delivery mode and instructions that apply to you.
Check Curtin's official course page and current admissions guides for application, testing, document and offer deadlines. This page lists interview-related dates only. The official information links are below.
Curtin Medicine Special Entry and Access Schemes
Rural entry
Curtin's rural pathway covers eligible applicants from Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. Its residence rules require five consecutive or ten cumulative years in an eligible rural area since primary school, with supporting evidence and a supplementary application.
Eligible rural applicants compete within the rural pool and may receive up to five academic adjustment points. Check the guide's residence classification and pathway rules; rural and StepUp adjustments cannot simply be added together.
Equity entry and StepUp
Eligible WA school leavers can be considered through Curtin's equity pathway. StepUp can provide a five-point ATAR adjustment, capped at 99.95. School-based eligibility and financial hardship have different evidence and application arrangements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry
Applicants apply directly to Curtin Medical School and do not need UCAT ANZ, Casper or a TISC application for this pathway. Selection includes a Formal Yarning Session, followed by an MMI for shortlisted applicants. Contact Curtin for academic eligibility, supporting evidence and pathway advice.
International Student Requirements for Curtin Medicine
International applicants use a separate admissions guide and apply directly to Curtin or through a registered agent. The guide lists an academic minimum of ATAR 95 or equivalent, including IB 39, alongside Chemistry and English requirements. Its published IELTS Academic requirement is 7.0 overall and in every band.
The international guide describes online interviews, with Microsoft Teams preparation guidance, and final selection weighted 40% academic merit and 60% interview. Do not apply the domestic 40:20:40 formula to international applications.
Test requirements need direct confirmation: the international guide does not list UCAT ANZ or Casper in its selection process, but Curtin's general admissions FAQ says all applicants other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must complete both. International applicants should ask Curtin to confirm the requirements for their application before relying on either interpretation.
| Stage | Published timing | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Interview invitations | July 2026 | Subject to change in the international guide. |
| Interviews | July–August 2026 | Subject to change. These published months have already passed as at this review; ask Curtin whether any further interviews are available. |
The international schedule identifies MMIs, but does not publish station counts or timings. Follow your invitation for the confirmed format and online arrangements. International students should also check current fees and internship eligibility; an Australian internship is not guaranteed.
Preparing for the Curtin Medicine Interview
Practise explaining your reasoning clearly, considering different perspectives and reflecting on your experiences. Use timed discussions to develop a natural response to unfamiliar scenarios, and seek feedback on both your reasoning and communication.
NIE offers medical interview preparation for applicants practising MMI skills. Individual coaching can help you identify areas to improve and prepare for your confirmed interview delivery mode.
Curtin Medicine Entry: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study medicine at Curtin straight after Year 12?
Yes. Curtin offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with direct entry for eligible school leavers. You do not need to complete a degree first. Standard domestic selection considers academic results, UCAT ANZ, Casper and a Multiple Mini Interview.
What ATAR and UCAT score do I need for Curtin medicine?
The standard school-leaver academic minimum is ATAR 95 or equivalent, with Chemistry and English requirements. This is an eligibility threshold, not a guaranteed admission score. The 2027 domestic guide does not publish a guaranteed UCAT interview cut-off; interview shortlisting combines academic merit (35%), Casper (35%) and UCAT ANZ (30%).
When are Curtin medicine interview invitations and interviews for 2027 entry?
Curtin schedules December-round invitations on or after the final day of the WACE examination period. Domestic interviews are listed for 3 and 7 December 2026 and 7 January 2027, subject to change, with 22 January 2027 still to be confirmed. January invitation release dates are not specified in the guide. Your Curtin invitation confirms your individual arrangements.
Is the Curtin medicine interview an MMI, and is it online?
The standard domestic interview is a Multiple Mini Interview, mainly held face to face. Limited online interviews are available where required, including the late-January round for eligible non-WA domestic applicants. Curtin assesses communication, critical appraisal, consideration of important issues and personal attributes relevant to medicine. The 2027 domestic guide does not specify station numbers or timings.
Does Casper count towards a Curtin medicine offer?
For standard domestic selection, Casper contributes 35% to interview shortlisting. It is not included in the published final offer calculation, which uses academic merit (40%), UCAT ANZ (20%) and interview performance (40%). The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway has separate arrangements and exempts applicants from UCAT ANZ and Casper.
Official Curtin Medicine Admissions Information
Use the current university guides for binding admission rules and any changes to the interview schedule. External links open in a new tab or window, depending on your browser settings.
- Curtin medicine course page and domestic/international admissions guides (opens in a new tab).
- Official UCAT ANZ information (opens in a new tab).
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