Curtin Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
Curtin University • Bentley, Perth
CASPer Required — Only Program in Australia
Curtin is the only Australian medical program that requires CASPer (a situational judgement test). A 4th quartile result is needed for both metro and rural applicants.
Interview Invitation Formula
Final Offer Formula
Reality Check: Metro vs Rural
Metro Applicants
Rural Applicants
Program Overview
About the Program
Curtin Medicine stands out as the only Australian program requiring CASPer alongside UCAT. The 5-year accelerated MBBS program has 130 places with 25% reserved for rural applicants.
The interview is known for emphasising rural and Indigenous healthcare topics, reflecting Curtin's commitment to training doctors for underserved communities in Western Australia.
Unique Features
- Only Australian medical program requiring CASPer (situational judgement test)
- Clear interview invitation formula: 35% ATAR + 35% UCAT + 30% CASPer
- Clear final offer formula: 40% ATAR + 20% UCAT + 40% Interview
- 130 places with 25% reserved for rural applicants
- Emphasis on rural and Indigenous healthcare in interviews
- 5-year accelerated program
Entry Requirements
Official Requirements
Interview Format
Clinical Placements
St John of God Midland
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Various WA metropolitan and rural sites
Frequently Asked Questions
Selection Weight Breakdown
Weight Distribution
Combined
ATAR
35% (invite) / 40% (offer)Listed minimum: 95.00. Actual cutoff: 98.1 (metro), 95.60 (rural). Competitive: 99.50 (metro), 97.00 (rural).
UCAT ANZ
35% (invite) / 20% (offer)Actual cutoff: 96th% (metro), ~70-80th% (rural). Competitive: 97th% (metro), 85th% (rural).
CASPer
30% (invite only)Required for interview invitation. 4th quartile needed for both metro and rural. Not used in final offer decisions.
Interview
40% (offer)8 × 8-minute MMI stations with 2 min reading + 6 min answering. Mix of scenario, personal questions, and rural/Indigenous healthcare focus.
Key Dates & Timeline
Sit the UCAT — 35% of interview invitation score
Required — 30% of interview invitation score. 4th quartile needed.
Apply via TISC
Based on 35% ATAR + 35% UCAT + 30% CASPer
8 × 8-minute stations with rural/Indigenous focus
Based on 40% ATAR + 20% UCAT + 40% Interview
Dates are indicative and may vary. Always check the official university website for confirmed dates.
Am I Competitive?
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This is an indicative guide only based on publicly available data. Actual cutoffs vary each year.
The Curtin Medicine Interview
A circuit of short, independent stations. You read a prompt, respond for a fixed time, then move to a new assessor and an unrelated scenario.
We have not verified Curtin's interview dates for the current cycle. Undergraduate interviews across Australia generally run from November to mid-January, with invitations from mid-October — but check Curtin's own admissions page for your year rather than relying on that range.
How to prepare for a MMI interview
- Your worst station matters more than your best. Assessors do not confer, and scores are aggregated across the circuit, so consistency beats brilliance.
- Practise finishing slightly early rather than being cut off. An assessor can only score what they actually hear.
- Drill the reset between stations. Carrying frustration from a bad station into the next one turns one weak score into three.
- Structure beats content at this length. Signpost your answer — say how many points you will make, then make them.
Also Consider
Other universities you might be interested in
UWA
Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Doctor of Medicine
UNSW
Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine
Preparing for Curtin Medicine?
With UCAT, CASPer, and interview all required, comprehensive preparation is essential.