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2023 Domestic Admissions Guide Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Make tomorrow better. curtin.edu/medicine
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Medicine at Curtin.................................................................................... 2 Special entry pathways............................................................................7
What Curtin has to offer.................................................................. 2 Rural entry pathway...........................................................................7
Curtin Medical School (Medicine) Mission.................................. 2 Equity entry pathway........................................................................ 8
Medical registration.......................................................................... 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entry pathway .............. 8
Course structure overview............................................................. 3 Assess your eligibility for different entry pathways................. 9
Clinical placements........................................................................... 3 Application process ...............................................................................10
Course admission criteria...................................................................... 4 How to apply (Domestic applicants only)..................................10
Course essentials.............................................................................. 4 Selection process ...................................................................................11
Target applicants............................................................................... 4 Ranking for interview.......................................................................11
Bonded medical places................................................................... 4 The interview......................................................................................11
Who can apply................................................................................... 5 Interview schedule............................................................................11
Entry pathways.................................................................................. 5 Ranking for an offer of a place......................................................11
UCAT ANZ........................................................................................... 6 Successful applicants.............................................................................12
Special consideration applications............................................... 6 Location..............................................................................................12
Professional behaviour requirements......................................... 6 Accommodation...............................................................................12
Inherent Requirements ................................................................... 6 Orientation.........................................................................................12
Scholarships......................................................................................12
Mandatory requirements ..............................................................12
Successful applicant checklist......................................................12
Key dates and deadlines.......................................................................13
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Medicine at Curtin | 2
Medicine
at Curtin
Curtin Medical School (Medicine)
offers the only direct-entry Bachelor of
Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
in Western Australia.
What Curtin has to offer CMS (Medicine) delivers:
Curtin recognises the complex issues facing the Western Australian • A medical curriculum that emphasises primary care and prepares
health system, its workforce and the need for more doctors to be graduates to meet healthcare needs in Western Australia.
“generalists” in their orientation. This means we are committed to • Learning with other healthcare professionals and preparing for
producing graduates who are better equipped to meet community working in interprofessional teams.
needs, with primary care expertise, strong leadership skills and the • A concentration of clinical placements in the underserved south-
ability to operate effectively in interprofessional care teams. east metropolitan corridor and regional Western Australia.
The overall aim of the Curtin Medical School (CMS) (Medicine) is to • The development of competencies in patient safety, quality of care
graduate doctors who are competent and ready to practise safely and leadership.
and effectively, with care and compassion for patients and their • Learning about the translation of evidence into clinical practice
families. As a Curtin Medical School MBBS graduate, students will and health improvement.
develop an understanding of medical and scientific knowledge; • Engagement with research teams in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
communication and clinical skills; skills as a health advocate; an
awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities to patients; and Curtin Medical School (Medicine) Mission
strategies to cope with the challenges of medicine. With a strong emphasis on primary care, the mission of CMS
(Medicine) is to position graduates well for rural and remote practice,
As a graduate of the course students will be well prepared to begin
as well as outer metropolitan locations, where there is a shortage of
an internship and pursue further medical training in specialty fields.
doctors.
The MBBS degree has an integrated curriculum requiring
self-directed learning and draws on many disciplines to provide
learning in a clinical context. From the first year of the program,
CMS (Medicine) will offer clinical scenarios that provide the context
for learning about the scientific foundations of medicine.
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is accredited by the
Australian Medical Council.
Medicine at Curtin | 3
Medical registration The course is underpinned by four inter-related themes, integrated
All Curtin University medical students will obtain student registration across the five years:
with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
which will be organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences for the Theme 1: Scientific Foundations of Medicine
duration of the course. Knowledge of the biological, clinical, epidemiological, social and
behavioural sciences underpinning medicine and clinical practice,
Upon completion of the medical degree, graduates are required to and evidence-based practice.
apply for graduate registration with AHPRA. Graduate registration
is required to undertake a 12-month internship which provides Theme 2: Patient and Doctor: Clinical Practice
supervised clinical experience in an approved hospital. The clinical, procedural, and communication skills essential for
Internships are separate from the medical degree and Curtin clinical practice.
University does not determine internship placements. Further
information regarding internships can be found on the Postgraduate Theme 3: Health and Illness in Society
Medical Council of Western Australia’s website. Knowledge of health systems, and the cultural, socio-economic and
physical environmental factors that contribute to health and illness,
Course structure overview disease and treatment at the population level.
In the first year of the course, students undertake interprofessional units
designed to promote collaborative practice and learning opportunities Theme 4: Professional and Personal Development
with other health sciences students. In addition, students are introduced Commitment to professional values and high-quality clinical
to problem-based learning in discipline-specific units in medicine and practice, including ethics, law and working as a member of an
participate in structured activities that take students into the community interprofessional healthcare team; and understanding of the
with a variety of health professionals. importance of maintaining personal wellbeing.
The second and third years include intensive study of the structure
Clinical placements
and function of the human body in health and disease, using a
Students will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements
problem-based learning approach. Students will continue to have
at St John of God Midland Public Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Fiona
opportunities to be exposed to a range of healthcare settings.
Stanley Hospital, Peel Health Campus , Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital,
In the fourth year there is a transition from learning mainly on the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital, Rockingham
University campus to learning in the clinical setting. Students will be General Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus, as well as general
offered a variety of clinical experiences including placements in outer practice clinics across the state and rural medical settings.
metropolitan, rural and regional locations, in both community and
There are a number of mandatory essential requirements that must
hospital settings.
be met before students can undertake clinical placements and other
In the fifth and final year of study, students will work in clinical fieldwork activities. Read more about these requirements on page 12.
settings as members of the healthcare team. Training in the clinical
settings will be in a range of different environments to prepare
students for their internship.
Course admission criteria | 4
Course admission criteria
DEGREE STUDY MODES The scheme provides students4 with a
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Full-time Commonwealth supported medical place
at an Australian university in return for
MINIMUM ATAR DURATION
their commitment to work in regional, rural
95 5 years full-time
and remote areas for a specified period
PREREQUISITES LOCATION at the completion of their training. This
Chemistry ATAR or equivalent Perth commitment is referred to as a Return of
To be eligible for admission to the MBBS CURTIN ENABLING COURSE2 Service Obligation (RoSO). An area of
course, applicants must demonstrate the medical need will be a district of workforce
mastery of key chemistry concepts, attained Not accepted shortage as defined by the Australian
by approximately 220 hours of studies in Federal Government.
Chemistry through ONE of the following
Target applicants
The Bonded Medical Program provides:
pathways: The degree is primarily for Western
Australian school leavers who have • a standard 3 year RoSO to be completed
1. Completion of Chemistry ATAR with a over an 18 year period
final scaled score of 50 or higher. completed year 12 or equivalent and do not
have a higher degree record3; with a small • a flexible approach in undertaking RoSO,
2. Completion of International where RoSO can be on a non-continuous
number of places for Western Australian
Baccalaureate Chemistry at HL /SL with basis, full-time or part-time work, and fly
Grade 4 or higher. non-school leavers (including Curtin course
switchers and graduates). Places are in/fly out work in eligible locations
3. Completion of the Chemistry ATAR Applicants should refer to official information
also available for non-Western Australian
course with a final scaled score of 50
(interstate and overseas) candidates in the about the Bonded Medical Program,
or higher through North Lake Senior
Campus or Cyril Jackson Senior Campus school-leaver and non-school leaver entry as provided by the Australian Federal
(WA). pathways. government.
4. Completion of TWO bachelor degree Places will be prioritised for Western Bonded Medical Places will be available in
(AQF Level 7) first year Chemistry units* Australian candidates from rural and all MBBS entry pathways.
from Curtin or any other university regional areas, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
(equivalent to Curtin University 25 credits health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/
Islander backgrounds and students who
each unit) with a final score of 60 or bonded-medical-program
have experienced long-term educational
higher in both units.
disadvantage. These students will receive ruralhealthwest.com.au/students/rurally-
Examples from Curtin University units additional weighting in the admission bonded-medical-students
include any of the following combinations: process in recognition of the historic and
current disadvantage experienced by Please note that the information contained in
CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry this guide is subject to change throughout the
& CHEM1005 Introduction to Biological people from these groups in accessing
admission period. Applicants for the 2023 intake
Chemistry higher education. are encouraged to regularly check the following
OR website for up-to-date information: study.curtin.
Applicants who are interested in applying
edu.au/application-requirements/medicine.
CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry & for the course but have limited access to IT
CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry 1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
facilities or the internet are encouraged to are not required to sit the UCAT ANZ.
*No bridging unit is accepted contact CMS (Medicine) directly via email at 2. With the exception of Indigenous Pre-Medicine
For queries regarding other cmsfuturestudents@curtin.edu.au. and Health Sciences Enabling Course.
equivalent subjects, please email 3. School leavers who have participated in
Places in the course the Innovative Schools Scholars Program (or
CMSFutureStudents@curtin.edu.au equivalent as determined by CMS (Medicine))
In 2023 approximately 110 places will
DESIRABLE be available. Places not filled in the in year 10 or year 11 are exempted from the
requirement not to have a higher degree record.
One of the following Mathematics ATAR Rural, Equity or Aboriginal and Torres 4. Eligibility is restricted to Australian citizens and
courses: Mathematics Applications, Strait islander pathways will be allocated Australian permanent visa holders residing in
Mathematics Methods, Mathematics according to CMS (Medicine)’s strategic Australia. New Zealand citizens are not eligible
Specialist, or equivalent. priorities. for a Bonded Medical Place.
STAT
Bonded medical places
Not accepted
The Bonded Medical Program aims to
UCAT1 provide more Australian trained doctors
Applicants are required to sit the UCAT ANZ where there are workforce shortages,
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS particularly in rural and remote Australia.
study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english- Approximately 28 % of Commonwealth
language-requirements/courses-higher- Supported Places in university medical
english-criteria programs across Australia are set aside for
INTAKE the Federal Government’s Bonded Medical
Places (BMP) scheme.
February
Course admission criteria | 5
Who can apply not have a higher degree record from Qualifications Grade
Applicants for the MBBS degree must be any Australian or overseas university.
Distinction
Australian citizens, Australian permanent School leavers who have participated in Bachelor degree
the Innovative Schools Scholars Program average
residents or New Zealand citizens and will
(or equivalent as determined by CMS Credit
fall under one of the categories defined Graduate diploma
below. (Medicine)) in year 10 or year 11 are average
exempted from the requirement not to have Credit
1. Western Australian (WA) applicants a higher degree record. Applicants are Postgraduate diploma
average
are those who meet ONE or more of the deemed to have a higher degree record if
following conditions: they have enrolled past a tertiary institution’s Master degree Awarded
a. completed year 12 in Western Australia census date for any given study period. Doctorate Awarded
(including Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Mature age WACE applicants who want
Islands) within the previous two years and
Non-school Leavers: Curtin Course
to study medicine as a school leaver are
possess a Western Australian Certificate of advised that they should study four ATAR Switchers
Education, or equivalent. courses in the one year. Applicants applying A Curtin course switcher is an applicant
on the basis of fewer than four courses will who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree
b. are a resident of Western Australia not be considered for this course. Mature at Curtin University and does not have a
(including Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) age WACE applicants must meet the school tertiary record from any other Australian
Islands) in the year of application and leaver criteria stipulated above. There is no or overseas university or has not already
have spent at least 183 days of that year in upper age limit for school leavers or their completed a degree at Curtin. Applicants
Western Australia (including Christmas and year 12 qualification, provided all eligibility that have already completed a degree,
Cocos (Keeling) Islands). will be assessed as a Non-school Leaver:
requirements are met.
Graduate. Curtin course switchers must
2. Non-Western Australian (Non-WA)
applicants are those who do not meet any
Non-school Leavers: Graduates have completed or be on track to complete
Non-school leavers (graduates) are a minimum of 200 credits of study in an
of the WA applicant conditions defined
applicants from any university (including undergraduate degree at Curtin at the end
above.
Curtin University) who hold a completed of the year preceding admission. Applicants
All applicants will be required to meet tertiary degree record. Applicants who have must have a minimum of 200 credits
the MBBS specific academic standards completed multiple qualifications will have remaining at the end of the year preceding
including competency in English, Chemistry their full academic history assessed. No admission. The academic requirement for
ATAR or equivalent and sit the UCAT ANZ incomplete qualifications will be used to Curtin course switchers is:
test, except where specified. Entry into determine a notional ATAR. Applicants who • A minimum course weighted average
this course is very competitive. Meeting do not hold a completed qualification or are (CWA) of 80.
the minimum entry requirements does not not due to complete their current degree in Applicants who have previously switched
guarantee an interview or an offer in the the year prior to planned admission do not between undergraduate courses at Curtin
course. All applicants must apply through qualify under this pathway. The academic but otherwise meet these requirements will
TISC, except where specified. requirement for non-school leavers be able to apply as Curtin course switchers.
Curtin University reserves the right to audit (graduates) is: In this case, the CWA will be calculated from
any applicant’s residency status through the • A minimum notional ATAR of 92. all units completed.
application process. The table below provides a guide on Curtin Course switchers MUST commence
the grade requirements for each level of the MBBS program in the first year of the
Entry pathways completed qualification. Notional ATARs are course but may be eligible to apply for
an internal calculation only and will not be Credit for Recognised Learning.
School Leavers disclosed to applicants. 1. Students who have transferred from Curtin
School leavers are those who have University’s Optometry stream to Flinders
successfully completed year 12 with a University’s Bachelor of Science (Vision Science),
Western Australian Certificate of Education are not eligible to apply as Curtin course
(WACE) or an equivalent senior secondary switchers. They can however, apply for the Non-
qualification and have an Australian Tertiary school Leaver (graduate) pathway on completion
of the Flinder’s University course.
Admission Rank (ATAR), or equivalent and
have not commenced post-secondary
studies (AQF Diploma or above) and do
Course admission criteria | 6
UCAT ANZ Professional behaviour
Applicants* are required to sit the University requirements
Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ). CMS (Medicine) students are expected to
Applicants will be ranked on the basis of meet the professional behaviour standards
their total UCAT ANZ score. No adjustments of a medical student, and as they proceed
or consideration will be given by Curtin through the MBBS course, the standards
University to applicants for the UCAT ANZ of a medical doctor. Student progression
test, applicants will need to contact Pearson from each academic year to the next is
Vue directly. subject to both academic performance
Applicants that require special testing and professional behaviour. It is possible
conditions or are seeking test preparation that enrolment in the MBBS course can
materials are encouraged to visit the UCAT be terminated if professional behaviour is
ANZ website for further information. not satisfactory. It is important applicants
read and understand the requirements
UCAT ANZ scores are valid only for the
before accepting a place at CMS (Medicine).
next available admissions year. Applicants
Additional information is available from the
should only complete the test in the year
link below.
immediately preceding their planned year
of admission. Applicants re-applying for the study.curtin.edu.au/application-
MBBS in a subsequent year must re-sit the requirements/medicine
UCAT ANZ.
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Inherent Requirements
applicants are not required to sit the Studying medicine places substantial
UCAT ANZ. demands on students. It is important
ucat.edu.au/ applicants considering studying medicine
familiarise themselves with the inherent
Special consideration requirements of the course, available
from the link below. As part of their offer
applications acceptance, successful applicants who
The special consideration process is receive an offer of a place will need to
administered centrally at Curtin University. indicate their ability to meet the inherent
CMS (Medicine) does not accept any requirements.
applications for special consideration If you have questions or concern about
outside of the centrally approved process. your capability to undertake and complete a
All applications and supporting medical program due to a disability (visible
documentation are to be submitted through or invisible), we strongly encourage you
TISC via the Educational Access Scheme to engage with us at an early stage for
(EAS) process. advice and guidance before making an
tisc.edu.au/static/guide/eas.tisc informed decision about whether to invest
For any enquiries please submit a webform in the process of applying. Please email
on CMSfuturestudents@curtin.edu.au in the
students.connect.curtin.edu.au/app/ first instance with a request to meet with the
ask_general MBBS Course Coordinator for a confidential
discussion.
study.curtin.edu.au/applying/special-
study.curtin.edu.au/application-
consideration/
requirements/medicine
Entry Pathways | 7
Special Entry Pathways
Rural entry pathway Adjustment Schemes health practitioner such as: chiropractor,
Applicants eligible for a Rural place will dentist, legal practitioner, medical
Eligibility Criteria receive up to a maximum of five additional practitioner, nurse, optometrist, pharmacist,
Up to 25 per cent of places are allocated adjustment points to their ATAR, or Notional physiotherapist or a person in one of the
to Western Australian applicants from a ATAR, through CMS (Medicine)’s Rural following categories: magistrate, minister
rural background. Rural applicants are adjustment scheme or Curtin’s StepUp of religion, school principal, Member of
those who, as of 31 December prior to the bonus scheme (applicable to Western Parliament, police officer or veterinary
admission year, have spent at least 10 years Australian school-leavers only). surgeon.
cumulatively or any five years consecutively
Rural applicants will only be eligible to Family members or a member of staff at
in an area with a Modified Monash Model
receive adjustment points from one scheme. Curtin University cannot complete the
category MM 2-7 since the commencement
community confirmation declaration, even if
of primary school (Year 1 onwards). The The maximum adjusted ATAR will be 99.95,
they belong to one of the categories listed
time frame is based on the location of an regardless of the number of points awarded
above.
applicant’s primary residence. or the original ATAR. This is a Curtin
University process and does not alter any How to Apply
To be classified as a rural student, applicants
existing Tertiary Entrance Rank nor does it
must be Western Australian school leavers, In addition to applying for the course via
guarantee course entry.
Curtin course switchers or graduates. TISC, rural applicants must complete the
Applicants who meet the Rural entry Adjusted ATARs Rural entry application form (link below)
criteria will only compete for places with declaring proof of rural origin, obtain
Please note that any adjustment points from
other eligible rural applicants. Entry via confirmation of rural eligibility from a
the CMS (Medicine)’s Rural entry adjustment
this pathway is competitive. Meeting the recognised member of their community
scheme are only applicable for entry into the
minimum entry requirements does not and sign that their application is “true and
MBBS at Curtin University.
guarantee an offer for interview or a place in complete”.
the course. Proof of Origin Applicants must submit the original form
Applicants will be required to submit by email directly to CMS (Medicine) by the
documentation confirming their proof of rural published deadline.
origin, to be completed by a recognised The application form is available at:
member of their community, confirming the study.curtin.edu.au/application-
applicant meets the criteria for this scheme. requirements/medicine
Suitable persons to provide confirmation of
rural eligibility include any APRHA licensedEntry Pathways | 8
Equity entry pathway How to Apply application. It is important that applicants
All applicants must submit their application begin the process of obtaining their
Eligibility Criteria for the course through TISC. Confirmation of Aboriginality early.
Equity entry pathway is established to widen
All WA school leaver applicants for Medicine Find out more about the Indigenous Pre-
the participation of Western Australian
who are eligible for a StepUp Bonus will medicine and Health Sciences Enabling
school leavers who have experienced
automatically be considered for Equity Course at: curtin.edu/bach-premed
long-term educational disadvantage.
places.
Equity places will be available to Western How To Apply
Australian school leaver applicants who Applicants will be automatically assessed
Applicants must submit the Aboriginal and
qualify for the Curtin University’s StepUp for StepUp to Curtin based on school and
Torres Strait Islander Entry form (link below)
Bonus scheme and meet the MBBS course advised of their eligibility in their Universities
via email by the published deadline. This
admissions criteria. Please refer to StepUp Admission Advice Letter (UAAL).
should include supporting documentation
to Curtin webpage - https://study.curtin. Applicants who are eligible for StepUp which demonstrates that they have the
edu.au/applying/pathways/stepup-to-curtin/ Bonus based on financial hardship, need motivation and academic capability to
for a list of qualifying schools for the 2023 to apply for StepUp to Curtin based on succeed in the MBBS degree.
admissions intake. Financial Hardship. More information on
Responses to PART 8, 9 and 10 of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the application process and deadlines
application form, will contribute to the
applicants eligible for StepUp bonus, are for StepUp based on financial hardship is
overall holistic application assessment
strongly encouraged to apply for the course available at: study.curtin.edu.au/applying/
process.
through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait pathways/stepup-to-curtin/.
Islander entry pathway. The application form is available at:
WA school leaver applicants eligible for both
study.curtin.edu.au/application-
Applicants who meet the Equity entry rural entry and equity entry pathways will be
requirements/medicine
criteria will only compete for places with considered under both entry pathways.
other eligible Equity applicants. Entry via Selection Process
this pathway is competitive. Meeting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to
minimum entry requirements does not Islander entry pathway attend the “Ngullar Moorditj Koorliny” the
guarantee an offer for interview or a place in
the course. Eligibility Criteria Medicine pre-admissions program where
applicants will be assessed for key personal
Places will be available to students of
attributes necessary for success in the
Adjustment Schemes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
MBBS course through various engaging
StepUp Bonus scheme adjusts eligible Applying directly to CMS (Medicine),
activities. Attending this program will also
applicant’s ATAR by five points, up to applicants are not required to submit a
give candidates a better understanding
a maximum of 99.95. This is a Curtin TISC application or sit the UCAT ANZ.
of the learning and teaching in the MBBS
University process and does not alter any Those applicants using the Indigenous
course at Curtin Medical School and various
existing Tertiary Entrance Rank nor does it Pre-medicine and Health Sciences Enabling
support services available for Aboriginal and
guarantee course entry. Course as an entry pathway are required to
Torres Strait Islander medical students.
successfully pass all units in the course.
Curtin University reserves the right to audit any
All applicants will be required to obtain a application documentation submitted in support
Confirmation of Aboriginality prior to of rural, equity or Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander entry to the MBBS course.Assess your eligibility for different entry pathways | 9
Assess your eligibility for
different entry pathways
Refer to the eligibility criteria for
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Yes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Islander applicant?
pathway.
No
Are you a Western Australian resident Refer to the eligibility criteria for rural
Yes
with rural background? entry pathway.
No
Are you a Western Australian school
Refer to the eligibility criteria for equity
leaver from an eligible StepUp school Yes
entry pathway.
OR you are experiencing financial
hardship?
No
Have you completed year 12 and have Refer to the eligibility criteria for
Yes
not commenced any post secondary School-leaver pathway.
or tertiary study?
No
Are you currently completing year 12 Refer to the eligibility criteria for
Yes
and have not commenced any post- School-leaver pathway.
secondary or tertiary study?
No
Are you a current Curtin university UG
student who has completed at least Refer to the eligibility criteria for Curtin
Yes
200 credits with at least another 200 course switcher pathway.
credits left to complete in the course,
with no previous tertiary study?
No
Have you already completed a UG or Refer to the eligibility criteria for
Yes
PG degree from Curtin or any other Graduate pathway.
university?
No
You are currently not eligible to
apply for MBBS at Curtin University.
Please contact our future students
team about.curtin.edu.au/contact to
discuss your options.Application process | 10
Application process
How to apply four public universities in Western Australia. deadline. Completed forms must be emailed
(Domestic applicants only) The TISC application procedure allows from the school principal or authorised
applicants to list up to six courses in order of school representatives’ email address. Non-
preference. WA (interstate and overseas) school leaver
1. UCAT ANZ Registration applicants are NOT required to provide a
Applicants are advised to ensure their
All applicants (other than Aboriginal and predicted ATAR form as assessment for
contact details as supplied to TISC are
Torres Strait Islanders) must register to sit shortlisting will be based on actual ATAR
current as these are the details that will
the University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ results when available.
be used for all correspondence, including
(UCAT ANZ) before the application closing
interview invitations, where applicable. It A copy of the form will be emailed to
date. The UCAT ANZ exam is held nationally
is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure applicants upon submission of a TISC
during the months of July and August, in test
these details are kept up to date at all times application. The form will be sent to
centres across Australia and New Zealand
through the selection process. the email address provided within the
as well as specified global locations.
tisc.edu.au application, please ensure that the email
Applicants are responsible for making their address provided is one that is checked
own arrangements to register for the UCAT Change of Preference regularly.
ANZ. Please refer to the UCAT ANZ website,
A change of preference includes changing Applicants are responsible for ensuring that
which explains the test in detail and sets out
the order of the existing preferences in the their predicted ATAR form is submitted to
the procedures for registration including the
TISC application, as well as adding new CMS(Medicine) by their school before the
fees payable, test centre procedures and
preferences. This can be done by editing published deadline to be considered for an
regulations.
the application after it has been lodged on interview in December.
ucat.edu.au/ the TISC website.
For the predicted ATAR form visit:
Please note: NEW applications or study.curtin.edu.au/application-
2. TISC Application
preferences for the MBBS will NOT be requirements/medicine
All applicants (including Curtin Course considered after the closing date. Changes
Switchers and graduates) are required to the order of existing preferences, 4. Rural/Aboriginal and Torres Strait
to apply through the Tertiary Institutions including the MBBS, must be done by the Islander Application Submission
Service Centre (TISC) with the exception of published deadline*. Submit any special entry application by the
those applying for the Aboriginal and Torres
*Subject to TISC processing schedule – refer to published deadlines.
Strait islander pathway. Applicants are not TISC website
required to specify their entry pathway For the relevant forms visit:
on their TISC application, as this will be 3. Predicted ATAR study.curtin.edu.au/application-
determined by CMS (Medicine) based on requirements/medicine
All WA school leaver applicants are required
qualifications completed.
to provide the predicted ATAR form to their
TISC receives and processes applications school principal to complete and return
for undergraduate degrees on behalf of the directly to CMS (Medicine) by the publishedSelection process | 11
Selection process
Ranking for interview
Applicants are ranked and selected for
interview based on the weighted sum
of their academic merit score (ATAR or
equivalent) and their UCAT ANZ score (out
of 3600) in the ratio of 60:40. Please note
this course is very competitive, with limited
places available. Meeting the minimum
requirements does not guarantee you an
offer of an interview or a place in the course.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
for an offer of interview. Due to the volume
of applications received we are unable to
provide individual application feedback or
unsuccessful application notifications.
The interview
The interview process provides an
opportunity for shortlisted applicants to
demonstrate how they communicate,
critically appraise information and think
about issues important to the medical
Interview schedule Please note: personal statements,
profession. testimonials, character/school/ work
The top ranked eligible applicants from December Round Interviews references, awards and certificates do not
each entry pathway will be invited to attend Competitive and eligible Western Australian make up any of the selection components
a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Applicants school leavers who have submitted a and will not be considered. Applicants are
offered an interview will be able to select predicted ATAR form by the relevant asked not to submit these documents to the
an interview time from a limited number of deadline, Curtin course switchers and University.
sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Western Australian non-school leavers
During this time, applicants can cancel will be invited to attend an interview. Deferral Requests
and reschedule within the offered session The predicted ATAR is used for Western Deferral requests following an offer of
times. Interviews will only be available on Australian school leavers in this round, as a place in the MBBS course will only be
dates published by CMS (Medicine). It is the actual ATARs will not yet be available. considered in exceptional and unforeseen
not possible to rearrange an interview to circumstances (for example, national
another date not previously published. All Mid-January Round Interviews service).
applicants should ensure they keep these Competitive and eligible non-WA graduates
Applicants must submit a request for
dates free. and those WA applicants whose actual ATAR
deferment of a place, along with supporting
renders them competitive will be invited
Interviews are primarily face to face but with documentation, within five working days of
to attend an interview in this round. Actual
online interviews available where required. the offer to CMSFutureStudents@curtin.
ATARs are used for WA school leavers in this
Note that the process followed is the same, edu.au
round.
irrespective of whether the interview is face Requests will be reviewed by the Dean of
to face or online. Late January Round Interviews the Curtin Medical School and applicants will
Attendance at an interview is mandatory Competitive and eligible non-WA (interstate be advised of the outcome by email in due
in order to remain eligible for an offer of a and overseas) school leavers will be invited course.
place. Attendance at an interview does not to attend an interview in this round. Actual
guarantee an offer of a place. ATARs are used for all school leavers in this Transfer from other Medical Schools
round. Curtin University does not accept any
Applicants are advised to monitor the email
student transfer from another medical
address and phone numbers supplied
to TISC as these are the details that will
Ranking for an offer of a place course at any university. The only entry
Applicants will be ranked for offer based on pathway into the Curtin Medical School
be used for all correspondence. It is the
their academic merit score (actual ATAR or MBBS course is through the competitive
applicant’s responsibility to ensure these
equivalent), their UCAT ANZ score and their entry process described in this document.
details are kept up to date at all times
throughout the selection process. interview performance in the ratio 40:20:40.
Selection process for Aboriginal and Torres Offers will be made directly via TISC.
Strait Islander applicants is explained in CMS (Medicine) may make direct offers to
page 8. applicants after the TISC rounds until all
places are filled.Successful applicants | 12
Successful applicants
Course Delivery Orientation • MBBS Student Declaration and
Agreement
This is an on campus course and on-line A medicine year 1 welcome and introduction
study is not available. Applicants who accept program, followed by the University official • Faculty Student Confidentiality
Declaration
a place in the course should arrive in Curtin orientation week will run prior to the
Perth to commence classes from day 1 of commencement of Semester 1. Attendance A Mental Health First Aid Certificate training
semester. is compulsory and applicants who accept course will be arranged by the Curtin
a place in the course should plan around Association of Medical Students early in
Please refer to Curtin University’s key
these dates accordingly.. the semester. Students will be responsible
information on COVID-19 for Western
for arranging their own re-certification
Australian campuses and venues.
Scholarships in subsequent years of the course, in
curtin.edu.au/novel-coronavirus/ Scholarships are part of Curtin’s commitment accordance with the renewal schedule as
to rewarding academic excellence, outlined in the relevant year handbook.
Location supporting research and enabling students Failure to provide evidence of compliance
Curtin Perth is located in Bentley, a busy from all backgrounds to realise their with these requirements will prevent
suburb approximately 20 minutes from the potential. Scholarships are more than just students from attending fieldwork/clinical
CBD by car. The academic office of CMS financial support, they can enhance your placements and as a result they will be
(Medicine) is located on the main campus portfolio of achievements. unable to complete course requirements.
in a purpose-built building close to the Each scholarship has an information page Incidental fees are applicable for the
six other schools of the Faculty of Health which will outline the specific eligibility majority of essential requirements listed
Sciences. criteria. The criteria may be based on: above.
The first three years of the course are taught • Academic record (merit) students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/fees/
at Curtin Perth, with periodic visits to clinical • Financial hardship and/or socioeconomic
sites. The final years of the curriculum will be background Students will be responsible for all costs
undertaken in a variety of clinical placement associated with mandatory screening
• Citizenship
sites, including outer-metropolitan and rural requirements for fieldwork/clinical
• Course, faculty or interests
sites. placements, including vaccination and
• You can use the scholarship search
screening costs.
Accommodation to find scholarships that meet specific
criteria. curtin.edu/healthfieldwork
Living on campus is a great way for students
to get the most out of their university CMS (Medicine) offers scholarships to
financially assist rural students to sit the
experience. It’s convenient, safe and gives
UCAT ANZ test and shortlisted rural students SUCCESSFUL
you the opportunity to make friends from all
over the world. to attend interviews for the medicine APPLICANT CHECKLIST
course at the Medical School in Curtin Perth ☐ Read and understand the inherent
CMS (Medicine) students are given priority campus. Additional information is available and professional behaviour
at our on-campus accommodation and from the link below. requirements of the Medicine
you may have the opportunity to live course.
with students from your course. Our scholarships.curtin.edu.au ☐ Accept your offer.
accommodation is fully furnished with
☐ Complete your enrolment in
electricity, gas and water included in Mandatory Requirements Get Started!
your weekly rent. You’ll be within walking All CMS (Medicine) owned units have ☐ Start working towards attaining the
distance to your classes and local amenities, compulsory fieldwork/clinical placements. various mandatory requirements,
and will benefit from 24 hour security and During first year, students must complete some of which are due in the third
access to support services. various screenings and activities to ensure week of Semester 1.
Due to high demand, we recommend that their safety and the safety of the general ☐ Arrange housing and familiarise
you apply for your accommodation when public are maintained during the placement. yourself with transportation
you apply to study at Curtin. These include, but are not limited to: options.
• National Police Certificate ☐ Arrange to attend the medicine
Please contact our Housing Advisory
• First Aid Certificate (“Provide First Aid”) year 1 welcome and introduction
Service team directly for further information.
program and orientation week.
They can also help you explore alternative • Mental Health First Aid Certificate
accommodation options. More information will be available
• Working with Children Check (2nd year
in the welcome pack and the CMS
Please contact Housing directly to discuss requirement)
(Medicine) Year 1 Student Handbook
available options. • Hand hygiene training (online) which will be emailed to you after you
• Completion of stipulated health screening have accepted your offer.
curtin.edu/accommodation
and immunisations including COVID-19
(some vaccinations require multiple
inoculations over a period of time so
students must plan their schedule
accordingly).Key dates and deadlines | 13
Key dates and deadlines
Register for the University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ)
Registrations open: 1 March 2022
Registrations close: 11.59pm AEST, 17 May 2022
University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ) held
July - August 2022
All applicants (except Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) apply
through Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
(must provide UCAT ANZ ID)
Applications open: 4 April 2022
Applications close: 30 September 2022
Rural applicants submit additional rural entry application form to Curtin Medical School
(Medicine). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants apply to Curtin Medical School
(Medicine) Applications close: 14 October 2022, 5.00pm WST
UCAT ANZ results release
September 2022
School Leavers: Predicted ATAR to be provided by the relevant
School Principal to Curtin Medical School (Medicine)
Deadline: 28 October 2022, 5.00pm WST
Invitations for Multiple Mini Interviews (December round) released on
or after 1 December 2022 (subject to change)
WA ATAR results Change of course
release preferences for main
18 December 2022 Multiple Mini Interviews (December round) round offers close
8, 9 and 14 December 2022 (subject to change) 21 December 2022,
11.00pm WST
(Applicants to check
TISC Main Round Offers 23 December 2022 their ATAR and
prerequisite match
the minimum entry
Multiple Mini Interviews (Mid-January round) requirements)
Early to mid-January 2023 (Dates to be confirmed)
Change of course
TISC Second Round Offers
preferences for second
20 January 2023
round offers close
15 January 2023,
Multiple Mini Interviews (Late January round) 11.00pm WST
Dates to be confirmed (Applicants to check
their ATAR and
prerequisite match
the minimum entry
Direct Offers from Curtin University February 2023
requirements)
Curtin Medical School Year 1 Welcome and Introduction Program
16 and 17 February 2023
Curtin Orientation (O Week) 20-24 February 2023
Curtin Semester 1 begins 27 February 2023CONTACT US
Tel: 1300 222 888
Web: study.curtin.edu.au
Curtin University
Bentley
Kent Street Bentley WA 6102
GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845
For further information please visit:
curtin.edu/medicine
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