Curtin Medicine: the interview, the program, and what it's like

How Curtin selects for medicine

Curtin offers an undergraduate-entry medicine program in Perth, Western Australia. Selection combines secondary academic results (ATAR), the UCAT, and a multiple mini interview (MMI) for shortlisted applicants, with a stated focus on community, rural and underserved health needs.

What the Curtin MMI tends to reward

Curtin's program leans interprofessional and community-focused, and in our coaching experience its MMI rewards:

• A genuine team-minded attitude - you respect other roles and work with people, not above them.
• Clear, caring communication - simple, human explanation over jargon.
• Awareness of rural and underserved health when a station invites it, without lecturing.
• Empathy shown in action, especially in role-play stations.

Common mistakes we see

• Individualistic answers that ignore the team or community.
• Reaching for jargon instead of clear explanation.
• Talking about empathy instead of showing it to the character.
• Sounding rehearsed rather than genuine.

About the Curtin Medicine program

Curtin's undergraduate-entry program runs around five years, leading to the Doctor of Medicine, based in Perth with placements across WA including rural and regional sites. As a newer school, it emphasises interprofessional, community-oriented learning with early clinical contact. Confirm the current structure with Curtin.

Fees (approximate)

Most domestic students study in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and pay the government-set annual student contribution for medicine - roughly AUD 10,000-11,000 per year as a 2025 guide, subject to change. Full-fee domestic and international places cost substantially more. For orientation only; confirm current fees with Curtin.

Research opportunities

Curtin offers research and honours-style options alongside the curriculum, with a focus on community, rural and population health. Confirm current options with Curtin.

What students say (general perception)

The points below summarise common themes in public student discussion - opinions, not facts, and your experience may differ. Form your own view via open days and current students.

• Commonly praised: modern facilities, a clear community and rural mission, and a supportive cohort.
• Commonly raised as challenges: being a newer program with a smaller alumni network than older schools.

How to prepare with Key2MD

• 150+ MMI stations and 100+ CASPer scenarios across ethics, teamwork, communication, professionalism and current health topics.
• Speak, type, or role-play under realistic timing, then get structured AI feedback on the criteria interviewers reward.
• Track your progress and see exactly where to improve. Your first AI-marked review is free.