Medicine, Surgery,B-MBBS

Overview

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

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.

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’.

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

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

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

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.

Alternative entry pathways

Additional pathways to study Medicine, Surgery are available for Australian First Nations applicants, and for rural and equity applicants.

How this course will make you industry ready

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.

What you'll learn

• apply an understanding of normal development, disorders and diseases, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and scientific methods to the practice of medicine
• interpret clinical information to assess health status, formulate and explain a diagnosis, prioritise treatment based on effectiveness, provide management in consultation with the patient and carer/s, and reflect critically on health outcomes
• locate, critically evaluate and interpret evidence to inform clinical decision-making and clinical practice, and to improve the quality of health care, and health care systems
• communicate in different ways to: maintain interpersonal doctor/patient and inter-professional team relationships; ensure shared decision making in health outcomes; engage in health advocacy; and, advance health outcomes
• use appropriate technologies effectively in clinical practice and recognise the role of technology in advancing scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice
• discuss knowledge with colleagues, reflect on clinical practice, and plan on-going personal and professional development needs for self and others
• apply relevant internationally recognised evidence-based standards and practices in medicine, and evaluate the impact of global health on health and health care delivery in Australia
• demonstrate cultural competence with individuals, families and communities, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and account for the impact of culture on health and illness, including how one’s own beliefs, attitudes and practices can influence interactions with patients, carers and the wider community
• practice medicine in a professional and safe manner by: adhering to legal responsibilities and ethical principles; working effectively in health care teams; showing leadership; demonstrating a commitment to easing pain and suffering; promoting health and advocating for patients and their families

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.