Curtin University 2021 Health Sciences Undergraduate Guide

2021 UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE GUIDE
Health
Sciences
Make tomorrow better. healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
YOUR CURTIN GUIDE
Let’s make tomorrow better, together.......................................... 2 Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology.............................30
Get the Curtin edge...........................................................................4 Nursing......................................................................................... 31
Welcome to your global community..............................................8 Nutrition and Food Science................................................... 32
Experience Perth..............................................................................10 Occupational Therapy............................................................. 33
Your student life................................................................................ 12 Oral Health Therapy................................................................ 34
Courses.................................................................................... 16 Paramedicine............................................................................. 35
Find the course for you............................................................ 16 Pharmacy.................................................................................... 36
Improve your career choices with a double degree........ 18 Physiotherapy............................................................................ 37
Indigenous courses.................................................................20 Psychology................................................................................. 38
Exercise and Sports Science.................................................22 Psychology and Human Resource Management............. 39
Health Promotion...................................................................... 23 Social Work................................................................................40
Health, Safety and Environment........................................... 24 Speech Pathology..................................................................... 41
Health Sciences........................................................................25 Screening and registration .......................................................... 42
Human Biology Preclinical.....................................................26 Common uni words......................................................................... 44
Laboratory Medicine................................................................ 27 How to apply.................................................................................... 46
Medical Radiation Science.....................................................28 Pathways........................................................................................... 47
Medicine.....................................................................................29 Your scholarship options............................................................... 48
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SEMESTER 2 2020 SEMESTER 1 2021 SEMESTER 2 2021
Applications close* Two weeks before orientation*
Orientation Week 27–31 July 22–26 February 19–23 July
Semester starts 3 August 1 March 26 July
Semester ends 27 November 18 June 12 November
* Application closing dates and orientation dates are subject to change and may vary depending on the course. Dates are for Curtin Perth only. Contact other
campuses directly for details.
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2 | Let’s make tomorrow better, together. Let’s make tomorrow better, together. | 3
Let’s make
tomorrow better,
together
Curtin is ranked in the top one per
cent of universities worldwide
Curtin is a vibrant, future-focused university where ideas
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019
and cultures combine to create a place of enthusiasm,
endeavour and achievement.
When you join Curtin, you join a community of more than 240,000
alumni around the globe, many of whom have made a significant
impact in their field.
Studying at Curtin is the beginning of a lifelong journey. We look
forward to helping you begin yours.
Inspiring a healthier future

If you have always wanted to help, heal and make a positive
impact on people, Curtin offers a range of practical courses in
health sciences that can lead to challenging and rewarding careers
in the healthcare sector.
Many of these courses are recognised by industry and emphasise
applied learning, so you’ll be ready to make a difference in your
field as soon as you graduate. Top 10 nationally
Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from quality teaching, For pre-clinical and health subjects
advanced facilities and a vibrant campus life. Depending on Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2019
your course, you may also have opportunities to hone your

skills overseas, developing your resilience and experience as a
healthcare professional in diverse healthcare settings.
Advancing healthcare around the world

Your learning will consider the latest global research. At Curtin,
health science researchers work collaboratively with industry and
develop practical solutions to world health challenges. We have
particular research strengths in ageing, Indigenous health, mental
health, chronic diseases, autism and developmental differences.
#1 in WA
Western Australia’s top public university for
graduate employment, staff qualifications, starting
salaries and learner engagement
Good Universities Guide 2020
4 | Get the Curtin edge Get the Curtin edge | 5
Get the
Curtin edge
We design our courses in close collaboration
with industry experts to ensure you gain the
skills that employers want.
Try a workplace in class

We offer technology-rich learning environments
that immerse you in your learning like never before.
Experience healthcare environments Learning spaces that replicate real workplaces enhance
You can apply your learning in real health your studies so you can graduate with true-to-life
environments through fieldwork, local and experience.
international clinical placements, plant visits, study
tours or regional and remote excursions. You’ll also
study alongside students from different healthcare
courses, helping you gain the interprofessional skills Starting salary
you need for collaborative practice in the workplace. Curtin is ranked in the top
20 per cent nationally for
starting salary.
Good Universities Guide 2020
Work alongside elite athletes

Curtin’s partnership with the Fremantle Football Club
offers practical work placements along with access to
the club’s elite training facility at Cockburn Central West.
Provide services to the public

If you are studying physiotherapy, psychology Learn in student-led clinics
or speech pathology, you may undertake You could gain workplace experience with Curtin Clinics
clinical and practical placements at the Curtin Cockburn, a student-led clinic providing services to the public
Health and Wellness Centre and apply your in speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy,
new knowledge to real patients under the social work, dietetics and provisional counselling psychology.
guidance of a qualified healthcare supervisor.
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Broaden your skill set

You can grow your skills in public speaking,
teamwork, project management and self-
awareness through Curtin’s free leadership
programs, and there are volunteering programs
that enrich your student experience while
benefiting communities in Western Australia.
Curtin Medical School

Situated at Curtin Perth, the five-storey Medical
School building features consultation rooms for
real-world learning as well as clinical skills areas
and learning studios.
3D life-size virtual bodies
Cut, pinch, rotate and zoom in on a virtual
human body with our anatomage tables.
Created with computed tomography
scans, the tables allow you to investigate
the human body by virtually dissecting it.
Simulated hospital ward

Our simulated hospital ward assists
trainee nurses and midwives. It features
acute medical and surgical areas, a
critical-care area, a paediatric area and a
general simulation room.
Model pharmacy
Pharmacy students can learn in the
model pharmacy dispensary, and gain PC2 laboratory
skills in dispensing medications using This new facility allows you to analyse samples
simulated prescriptions, working closely and report results in the same way as an industry
with the community and managing stock. pathology laboratory.
8 | Join a global university Join a global university | 9
Dubai
Welcome to
Our Dubai campus gives you the
opportunity to study in the heart of
Middle Eastern banking, tourism Singapore
your global
and trade. Its rich culture and Curtin Singapore is located in
economic growth can complement one of Asia’s major economic
your study in arts, commerce, hubs, connecting it to the world of
community
engineering, or IT and computing. international business, and making
it the ideal campus to study your
commerce degree. You can also
study a communications degree and
health degrees, including nursing.
Our global learning network offers you

experiences that can lead to international careers.
Malaysia
Cross-campus Located on the island of Borneo,
Our academic programs are the same across all Curtin our Malaysian campus is modern
campuses. If your course is available at a different and vibrant, featuring lush
location, you can study part of your course on another
Mauritius greenery and lakes. You can
campus easily – with no interruption to your studies. Curtin Mauritius is our newest study a range of Curtin degrees
campus offering courses in here, including commerce,
Go Global, Health Science design, communications, engineering, science and arts.
commerce and science.
Our Go Global, Health Science program gives you
It delivers a world-class
the unique opportunity to undertake clinical fieldwork
education in a tropical island
placements in countries such as Cambodia, China, India,
nation that blends cultures
Vietnam, Nepal and Thailand.
from Europe, Africa and Asia.
You’ll spend four weeks at a local health clinic, hospital
or school, deliver services relevant to your degree, and
exchange knowledge with local health professionals and
the community.
You’ll be directly supervised by Curtin clinical facilitators in
Kalgoorlie
the first two weeks and will then work under the direction
of the host site and liaison staff for a further two weeks.
Our Kalgoorlie campus is located
in Western Australia’s historic
curtin.edu/goglobalhealth gold mining region. You can
study our renowned engineering
Exchange and study abroad
degrees here, as well as online
What about a short-term program, international internship, courses in business, education
volunteer program or exchange program to one of our and health.
partner universities in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
or South America? And there are programs that help
with travel costs, including travel grants and loans, travel These are our partner
bursaries, Commonwealth grants and scholarships. universities across the globe!
curtin.edu/goglobal
Perth
Our largest campus is just six kilometres
from Perth city. It is a place of inspiration,
technology-rich learning spaces, high
impact research and exciting activities.
Curtin Law School and other Curtin locations
in central Perth strengthen our links with the
legal profession and the commercial heart
of Western Australia. All Curtin courses are
available at our Perth campus.
10 | Experience Perth Experience Perth | 11
Experience
Perth
Located on the beautiful west coast
of Australia, Perth is multicultural,
prosperous and safe – an ideal
destination for students and tourists alike.
Perth Weather
Perth has a Mediterranean climate.
High / Low (°C)
Summer 30 ˚ 17.5 ˚
(December to February)
Autumn 26 ˚ 13.7 ˚ Affordable living
(March to May)
Perth has lower living costs than Sydney,
Winter 19 ˚ 8˚
(June to August) Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide*.
Spring 23 ˚ 11.7 ˚
(September to November) Close to campus
source: australia.com To the north, the suburb of Victoria Park is buzzing
with a vibrant array of restaurants, pubs, beautiful
parks and recreation areas.
Perth Timezone To the south, the Canning River is home to dolphins,
pelicans, swans and many other bird species. It’s
ideal for walking, picnicking and kayaking.
Getting around
The metropolitan area is serviced
with an extensive road network
and easy-to-use public transport.
(Photo: StudyPerth)
Western Australia’s best food A natural beauty
Try some of the city’s best food at There are many magnificent
Perth
Yagan Square, and find gourmet parks and gardens in and around
GMT+8
food producers in the Swan Valley. Perth. Kings Park, which is larger
than New York’s Central Park,
showcases more than 3,000
(Photo: StudyPerth) species of WA’s unique flora.
Caversham Wildlife Park has
many Australian animals, including
kangaroos you can handfeed.
Shopping and culture Be by the beach!

Perth is home to Elizabeth Quay, Forrest Perth’s coast features breath-taking
Place, Murray Street Mall and numerous beaches and scenery. Don’t forget
galleries. The historic port city of Fremantle to visit Rottnest Island – a famous
is only 15 kilometres from Perth, where the holiday destination near Perth that
Swan River meets the Indian Ocean. is home to the friendly quokka.
* Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019.

12 | Your student life Your student life | 13
Your
student life
There is a sense of community both
in and out of the classroom, with
collaborative learning spaces and outdoor
Food, glorious food
leisure areas to enjoy between classes. Whether you need coffee or kombucha,
a quick sandwich or a hearty hot meal,
you can get it on campus. We have
great cafés and a variety of food trucks!
Technological convenience
Wi-fi can be accessed across the campus and
there’s a number of places on campus where
you can recharge your devices. We also have
several computer labs equipped with printing
stations, scanners, graphic workstations,
smart boards and current software.
Live on campus
Curtin has on-campus accommodation
in Perth and Kalgoorlie. Living on
Events campus enhances your uni experience
– life is more convenient, you’ll save
Market days, multicultural week and the Guild
time, make great friends and enjoy your
Ball are just a few of the amazing events on
independence, all in a safe, supportive
campus hosted by Curtin’s Student Guild –
and connected environment.
a group of students chosen to represent and
advocate your needs throughout the year. curtin.edu/studentaccom
Get fit, make friends

Curtin Stadium is the home of sport and fitness
on campus, with a main gym, women’s gym, large
group fitness area, indoor cycling studio, sports
hall and multi-purpose courts available for hire.
There are 21 affiliated sports clubs that cater for
all skill levels and social sports offering women’s,
Buy your essentials on campus men’s and mixed competitions.
Shops on campus stock a variety of textbooks, Curtin Stadium also organises Curtin Experiences,
stationery, magazines, novels, cards, art and a range of social activities that include surfing,
computer equipment. There’s a dry-cleaning hip-hop dance, Pilates and Muay Thai kickboxing.
outlet and self-serve printing and binding. Jump in and try something new!
STA Travel is our on-campus travel agency. stadium.curtin.edu.au
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We’re here to help

Studying can be challenging. Know you are always
supported with our range of health and wellbeing
services based conveniently on-campus. These
include a physiotherapy clinic, and a medical centre
where you can see a doctor, occupational therapist,
psychologist, counsellor or social worker.
Our Student Wellbeing Advisory service offers free
and confidential support for any issue that may be
You’ll love the library Get the course advice you need
affecting you, no matter how big or small.
The technology-rich library is open 24 hours a day during semester. There are Head to Building 102 Curtin Connect
PCs and Macs complete with software, and laptops available for short-term loan. for advice on courses, applications,
enrolment, getting your ID card and
You can book a study room for working on group assignments, or take a
organising your timetable.
20-minute power nap in one of the library’s sleep pods.
Security and personal safety

Settling in
At Curtin Perth, we provide a 24/7 security
You’ll start your course with Orientation Week, patrol, after-hour security escort, campus
where you will receive lots of support from courtesy bus, emergency telephone stations,
Curtin Connect and student advisors. the SafeZone safety app, secure-card
orientation.curtin.edu.au building access and well-lit, safe pathways.
16 | Find the course for you Find the course for you | 17
Find the course

for you
The next few pages show some of the careers that a Curtin degree
can lead to, but there are many more.
Technological advancement means the jobs of tomorrow might differ to the
jobs of today, but don't worry, Curtin degrees are designed to prepare you
for a range of industries and careers – even those that don't exist yet!
The most important thing is to study subjects you're interested in and
capable of doing. Let your interests and passions guide you.
What are your interests?
Community You may Medical You may

like like
health work
Exercise and Sport Science (page 22) Medical Radiation Science (page 28)
Health Promotion (page 23) Medicine (page 29)
Health Sciences (page 25) Nursing (page 31)
Nutrition and Food Science (page 32) Paramedicine (page 35).
Occupational Therapy (page 33)
Oral Health Therapy (page 34)
Pharmacy (page 36)
Physiotherapy (page 37)
Psychology (page 38)
Social Work (page 40)
Speech Pathology (page 41).
Laboratory You may Workplace You may

like like
work health
Human Biology Preclinical (page 26) Health, Safety and Environment
Laboratory Medicine (page 27) (page 24)
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (page 30). Psychology and Human Resource
Management (page 39).
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Improve your career choices

with a double degree
A double degree increases your Health Promotion and Law and Psychology Nutrition and Psychology and Human Psychology and
skills and knowledge across two
complementary learning areas, Health and Safety Course essentials Health Promotion Resource Management Marketing
giving you more career choices and Course essentials DEGREE Course essentials and Industrial Relations Course essentials
the flexibility to adapt to changing Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science
DEGREE DEGREE Course essentials DEGREE
employment trends. (Psychology)
Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and DEGREE Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and
The condensed program structure of a and Bachelor of Science (Health and GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and
double degree means it may take only 12 Safety) 90 GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 GUARANTEED ATAR 2021
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource
to 18 months longer than a single degree. GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 PREREQUISITES 70 80
Management and Industrial Relations)
When you study a double degree, you 70 None PREREQUISITES MINIMUM ATAR 2021 PREREQUISITES
specialise in a major within each degree. PREREQUISITES DESIRABLE Chemistry ATAR None
70
A major comprises eight units in a None Mathematics Methods ATAR DESIRABLE PREREQUISITES DESIRABLE
particular subject, although you will study
DESIRABLE STAT At least Mathematics Applications ATAR None Mathematics Applications ATAR or
more units from the degree that is listed
At least one ATAR science course from the Accepted STAT DESIRABLE Mathematics Methods ATAR and an ATAR
first in the course title. You are awarded
with two degrees upon successful following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and PORTFOLIO ENTRY May be used to demonstrate English science subject such as Biology, Human
Mathematics Applications ATAR or
completion of your course. Environmental Science, Human Biology, Not accepted proficiency only Biology or Psychology
Mathematics Methods ATAR and an ATAR
Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology STAT
Shown here are several options for INTAKE PORTFOLIO ENTRY science subject such as Biology, Human
STAT Biology or Psychology Accepted
combining a health science degree with Semester 1 Not accepted
another degree: Accepted STAT PORTFOLIO ENTRY
STUDY MODE INTAKE
PORTFOLIO ENTRY Accepted Not accepted
Full-time, part-time Semester 1, Semester 2*
Not accepted PORTFOLIO ENTRY INTAKE
DURATION STUDY MODE
INTAKE Not accepted Semester 1, Semester 2
5.5 years full-time Full-time, part-time
Semester 1, Semester 2 INTAKE STUDY MODE
LOCATION DURATION
STUDY MODE Semester 1, Semester 2 Full-time, part-time
Perth and Perth city 4 years full-time
Full-time, part-time STUDY MODE DURATION
CRICOS CODE LOCATION
DURATION Full-time, part-time 5 years full-time
096308G Perth
4 years full-time DURATION LOCATION
Visit curtin.edu/bach-lawpsy. CRICOS CODE
LOCATION 5 years full-time Perth
046656B
Perth, online Course description * Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 may increase the LOCATION CRICOS CODE
CRICOS CODE In this double degree, you will gain legal course duration.
Perth 095948F
046654D knowledge and learn how to examine and Visit curtin.edu/bach-hprntr. CRICOS CODE Visit curtin.edu/bach-psymkt.
predict individual and group actions.
Visit curtin.edu/bach-hprhsf. Course description 033859J
It is ideal if you want to enhance your law Course description
Course description degree with a deeper understanding of If you’re interested in promoting and Visit curtin.edu/bach-psyhrm.
Psychology and marketing are a natural
In this professionally accredited double human behaviour, or pursue a psychology improving food choices by working in the
community, this double degree is for you. Course description combination, reflecting the day-to-day
degree, you’ll learn to promote health career in the criminal justice system. challenges of the business world and the
Use your knowledge in psychology to
by creating healthy environments, and You’ll learn to identify the nutritional growing role of psychology in commerce.
help resolve issues in the workplace,
advocating for policies and laws to health needs of individuals, groups and
recruit employees and improve individual You’ll develop advanced knowledge of
promote healthy choices. communities; develop and coordinate
and team performance. the human brain and acquire analytical
You’ll develop practical skills though promotional activities, and advocate for
methods to examine how culture,
better health policies. You’ll gain on-the- In this course you’ll gain highly marketable
350 hours of professional placements personality and lifestyle affect consumer
job experience through completing 100 skills and will graduate with advanced
and gain skills in risk management and behaviour. You’ll also learn to analyse and
hours in a professional placement. knowledge of people and human behaviour,
assessment, and helping to prevent interpret market research data and identify
along with the confidence and tact to work
injuries and disease in the workplace. local, regional and global business issues.
within legislative and legal rules.
20 | Enabling courses Enabling courses | 21
Indigenous
courses
We promote Indigenous health studies in all
our courses and provide access to a range of
Indigenous Course description Indigenous Professional development concepts and practice, and
Pre–Medicine and Practices

Are you interested in pursuing a career project development, implementation and
services and opportunities for Aboriginal and in medicine or health sciences? evaluation.
Torres Strait Islander students. Health Sciences The Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Course essentials There are three majors available in this
Enabling Course Sciences Enabling Course will prepare DEGREE course: Indigenous Community Health,
you for entry into most health sciences Indigenous Community Management
Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous
Course essentials courses. Professional Practices)
and Development, and Australian Mental
DEGREE Health Principles and Practice.
This course is designed to provide a GUARANTEED ATAR 2021
Indigenous Pre–Medicine and Health pre-entry pathway for Indigenous If you are already working in a health-
Not applicable
Sciences Enabling Course students into undergraduate courses related position, this course will increase
PREREQUISITES
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 within the Faculty of Health Sciences your knowledge and skills to perform
Available only to applicants of Aboriginal more effectively. You can learn the
Not applicable including medicine, and aims to give you
or Torres Strait Islander descent and 10 skills required to provide an alternative,
PREREQUISITES the skills and confidence to pursue higher
non-Indigenous students. You must attend inclusive approach to health management
education in the fields of medicine and
You must be at least 17 years old, of an interview and sit an admissions test.
health sciences in a culturally appropriate that acknowledges Indigenous healing
Indigenous Australian descent and must
environment. DESIRABLE practices.
meet English language proficiency and
None
academic requirements. The course will include foundation or
STAT
Looking ahead
introduction units of learning such as
To apply, send an expression of interest to Careers
mathematics, academic literacy and study May be used to demonstrate English
the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. You will • Community manager
skills, chemistry and health sciences. proficiency only
need to complete a literacy and numeracy • Health promotion officer
assessment and attend an interview. Two units, Indigenous Cultures and Health PORTFOLIO ENTRY
• Healthcare worker
Please provide any academic transcripts Behaviour and Foundation of Professional Not applicable
• Mental health practitioner.
or training documents, and proof of your Health Practices, will contribute to a credit INTAKE
in the undergraduate course upon your Industries
Aboriginal descent with your application. Semester 1, Semester 2 • Community development
DESIRABLE successful completion.
STUDY MODE • Indigenous healthcare
None Full-time. • Management.
STAT You are required to attend four study
May be used to demonstrate English
proficiency only
blocks on campus per year.
DURATION
Scholarships
PORTFOLIO ENTRY 3 years full-time We offer scholarships specifically
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Not accepted LOCATION
Islander undergraduate health
INTAKE Perth sciences students. See page 48 for
Semester 1 CRICOS CODE scholarship information or browse
STUDY MODE Not applicable online.
Full-time You can also study this course as a two-year scholarships.curtin.edu.au
Associate Degree (Indigenous Professional
DURATION Practices).
1 year full-time
LOCATION
Visit curtin.edu/bach-indchl.
Koorda network
Perth Course description If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres
CRICOS CODE Skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Strait Islander student, you will be
Islander health workers are in great supported by staff who can help you
Not applicable
demand. with your studies and provide career
Visit curtin.edu/bach-premed.
More Indigenous professionals are guidance.
needed in the health industry to work Support includes:
within their communities and provide
• financial assistance and fee help
holistic healthcare frameworks.
• health and counselling services
This course also aims to empower you to • IT support
become a role model for positive change • legal assistance
in Indigenous health. You will learn how • study and academic support.
to achieve this through the application
karda.curtin.edu.au/study/support
of Indigenous knowledge, primary
healthcare, health promotion, community
22 | Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science Health Promotion | 23
Exercise and Sport Science Health Promotion

Course essentials Professional recognition
DEGREE This course is accredited by the
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport International Union for Health Promotion
Science) and Education.
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 Graduates are eligible for IUHPE Health
70 Promotion Practitioner Registration and
PREREQUISITES also membership of the Australian Health
None Promotion Association and the Public
Health Association of Australia.
DESIRABLE
Mathematics Applications ATAR, Human Career information
Biology ATAR and/or Physical Education Careers
Studies ATAR • Community health development officer
STAT • Health promotion officer
Accepted • Policy officer
PORTFOLIO ENTRY • Project officer
Not accepted Course essentials Course description • Research officer
In your second and third years, you’ll Industries
DEGREE Improve the health of people and • Workplace health coordinator.
INTAKE specialise in exercise and sport science, • Corporate
and undertake laboratory practice and Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) communities using strategies to address Industries
Semester 1, Semester 2* • Defence forces
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 needs, prevent disease and benefit • Community health
fieldwork. • Government
STUDY MODE society.
• Health care centres 70 • Health awareness
Full-time, part-time You’ll develop practical skills by
In this rewarding course, you’ll gain a • Injury prevention
completing a 140 hour professional • Hospitals PREREQUISITES
DURATION keen understanding of social, political, • International aid
placement in a relevant organisation. • Industrial and mining None
3 years full-time economic and environmental factors that • Mental health
Curtin has partnerships with Fremantle • Research and development DESIRABLE
LOCATION influence health.
• Sporting teams • Public and private health services.
Football Club and Hockey Australia, so At least one ATAR science course from
Perth You’ll discover ways to plan and
you could find yourself working alongside the following list: Biology, Chemistry,
CRICOS CODE implement health promotion strategies
some of Australia’s top athletes. Earth and Environmental Science, Human
such as health policy, advocacy,
077744A Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or
* Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 Professional recognition Psychology
community education or development,
may increase the course duration and you’ll be trained to evaluate their
This course is accredited by Exercise and STAT benefits and effectiveness.
Visit curtin.edu/bach-exsprhb. Sports Science Australia.
Accepted
In your first year, you’ll study the
Career information PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Course description foundations of public health including
Careers Not accepted biostatistics, epidemiology and human
Assess physical abilities, and design and
• Advanced personal training INTAKE biology, and health in social and cultural
implement exercise training programs
• Cardiac technician Semester 1, Semester 2 contexts.
for individuals and groups.
• Community sport and management Throughout your second and third years,
In this course, you’ll gain theoretical and STUDY MODE
officer
“The hands-on practical nature Full-time, part-time you’ll learn about social justice and how “My course as a whole was
practical understanding of exercise and • Corporate health and fitness assessor
of the course is fantastic. I have to improve the health of marginalised amazing. I learned about real
sport physiology, biomechanics, motor • Healthy lifestyle coordinator DURATION
learned how the body responds people. You’ll also participate in fieldwork world issues and innovative ways
control and learning and skill acquisition, 3 years full-time
• Performance analyst and adapts to different forms of visits and undertake an on-campus health to tackle them, including different
and exercise and sport psychology. global public health practices.
• Sleep technician exercise, how to cater for different LOCATION promotion project.
The emphasis on client-centred practice • Sports coach/trainer client needs and goals, and how While studying, I also worked
Perth, online In your final year, you’ll complete a
will help you develop strong interpersonal to prescribe and deliver exercise. with Curtin AHEAD. In this role, I
• Strength and conditioning coach for CRICOS CODE 100-hour professional placement with a
communication, critical thinking and My practical placement helped worked with school-aged kids to
elite and sub-elite sporting teams.
me feel confident in my ability to 003779B health promotion organisation to develop inspire and help them work out
problem solving skills.
perform as an exercise scientist and practice important industry skills their career paths.”
In your first year, you’ll learn the Visit curtin.edu/bach-hlprom.
and I gained a huge amount and competencies before you graduate. Meg Abercromby
foundations of exercise science and study of knowledge and confidence There are also opportunities to progress Bachelor of Science (Health
interprofessional units with students from interacting with clients.” your skills and expertise in a supportive, Promotion)
other health disciplines. professional environment at CERIPH, an Bachelor of Science (Public Health)
Claudia Perry
Bachelor of Science (Exercise, internationally acclaimed research centre (Honours).
Sports and Rehabilitation Science). located at Curtin Perth, as well as optional
overseas study tours.
24 | Health, Safety and Environment Health Sciences | 25
Health, Safety and Environment Health Sciences
Course essentials Course description Professional recognition Course essentials Course description Career information
DEGREE Identify and manage workplace risks Nationally accredited by the Australian DEGREE Learn how social, economic and Careers
Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and to ensure a safe and healthy work Occupational Health and Safety Education Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) environmental factors affect people’s • Administrative officer
Environment) environment. Accreditation Board (Safety Institute of GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 health and wellbeing. • Community development officer
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 This course prepares you for a diverse Australia) and internationally accredited 70 This course is multidisciplinary, giving • Project officer
70 career in the expanding area of by the Institute of Occupational Safety you a solid grounding in public health. • Research officer.
PREREQUISITES
occupational health and safety. You and Health (UK). You can use the degree to work in the
PREREQUISITES None Industries
will learn how to create, maintain and Upon graduating, you can apply for area of public health or as a pathway into • Health research
None DESIRABLE
manage a safe and healthy workplace, membership to: Safety Institute of other health degrees such as speech • Local and state government
DESIRABLE and develop professional skills in Mathematics Applications ATAR and at pathology, pharmacy, physiotherapy and
Australia; Institute of Occupational Safety • Non-government organisations.
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR critical thinking, information literacy and and Health (UK) and Australian Institute of least one ATAR science course from the occupational therapy.
and at least one ATAR science course following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth
Data Health
technology. Occupational Hygienists. Public health practitioners work to
from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Human
specialisation
Your first year is interprofessional and achieve better health through the
Earth and Environmental Science, Human Double degree Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or
taken with other health sciences students. prevention of disease and disability.
Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Health and Safety is available as part of a Psychology
In your second and third years you’ll Rather than working with individual The rise in digital technology and
Psychology double degree. See page 18. STAT
learn how to identify and manage risks clients, public health practitioners work at the increase in data make this an
STAT Accepted
Accepted
and hazards, participate effectively in Career information the community or whole population level. exciting time for public health and
decision-making processes and improve PORTFOLIO ENTRY They pay special attention to how social, related health disciplines.
Careers
PORTFOLIO ENTRY health and safety to prevent injuries and Accepted economic and environmental factors
• Health and safety educator The Covid-19 pandemic highlights
Not accepted illness in the workplace. INTAKE affect health and wellbeing. the importance of public health
• Health and safety environment officer
INTAKE You will complete a 100-hour placement • Health and safety officer Semester 1, Semester 2 Optional units allow you to pursue your experts and their use of data to
Semester 1, Semester 2 in your second year and a 150-hour • Health and safety workplace inspector. STUDY MODE interests in other health areas or choose understand disease and response
STUDY MODE placement in your third year to develop one subject for in-depth learning. You may to pandemics.
Industries Full-time, part-time
Full-time, part-time important practical skills and to • Engineering and construction select a practicum unit in your third year This specialisation helps you
DURATION
experience real work environments. of study. develop the skills you need for
DURATION • Industrial services 3 years full-time
3 years full-time • Local and state government LOCATION Professional recognition today’s job market. You’ll learn
• Manufacturing about data capture, governance and
LOCATION Perth, online You can gain professional membership of cyber securtiy; and analysing big
Perth, online • Professional services the Public Health Association of Australia;
CRICOS CODE data to reveal patterns and trends.
• Research and education and the Australasian Epidemiological
CRICOS CODE 003691K You’ll also grow your interpretive
• Resources and energy Association.
064468A and decision-making skills and
• Retail Visit curtin.edu/bach-hlthsc.
Visit curtin.edu/bach-hlsfenv. • Transport. know how to present your results
effectively to different audiences.
26 | Human Biology Preclinical Laboratory Medicine | 27
Human Biology Preclinical Laboratory Medicine
Optometry pathway with

Flinders University*
If you’re interested in optometry,
Curtin offers a pathway course that
enables you to study the first year of
the Human Biology Preclinical degree
in Perth, before travelling to Adelaide,
South Australia, to study the Bachelor
of Medical Science (Vision Science)/
Master of Optometry double degree
at Flinders University for four years.
At Flinders University you will study
the visual system, factors that
Course essentials Course description influence sight, and be prepared
DEGREE Become a highly skilled scientist at for intensive study and clinical
Bachelor of Science (Human Biology the threshold of many different health experience in optometry.
Preclinical) careers. Entry to this course is competitive
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 If you’re seeking a career in allied health, and a high course-weighted average
70 but are not yet ready to commit to a and personal statement is required.
particular profession, this course is an Course essentials Course description Professional recognition
PREREQUISITES Course essentials DEGREE
ideal stepping-stone to other courses and An exciting course for aspiring Professionally recognised by the
None MINIMUM ATAR 2021
careers such as optometry, occupational Bachelor of Science (Laboratory Medicine) professional medical scientists, focusing Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
DESIRABLE therapy, medicine, pharmacy, 90 on pathology and diagnosing disease.
MINIMUM ATAR 2021
Chemistry ATAR, Mathematics physiotherapy and paramedicine. PREREQUISITES Career information
70 Laboratory medicine teaches you about
Applications ATAR and Human Biology None Careers
This course delivers integrated studies PREREQUISITES pathology (the origin, nature and course
ATAR or Biology ATAR • Medical scientist.
in human biology, emphasising applied DESIRABLE of disease) and the diagnosis of disease.
STAT None
human structure and function. Your first Chemistry ATAR, Industries
DESIRABLE Your first year is interprofessional
Accepted year is interprofessional and taken with Mathematics: Methods ATAR and • Community health
and taken with other health sciences
PORTFOLIO ENTRY other health sciences students. Human Biology ATAR or Biology Chemistry ATAR, Mathematics • Education
students. Your second year develops
ATAR Applications ATAR and Human Biology • Health technology
Not accepted Your second year is designed to give your knowledge of the cellular and tissue
ATAR or Biology ATAR • Manufacturing
INTAKE you in- depth knowledge in selected STAT aspects of pathology, and the individual
subject areas, particularly in anatomy STAT disciplines of laboratory medicine. • Private and public hospitals
Semester 1, Semester 2* Not accepted
and physiology, and is combined with Accepted • Research centres and laboratories.
STUDY MODE PORTFOLIO In your third and fourth years, you’ll
extensive laboratory-based learning. PORTFOLIO ENTRY gain extensive field experience
Full-time, part-time Not accepted
In your third year you can apply your Not accepted and focus on three of the following
DURATION learning to explore areas of current INTAKE
STUDY MODE disciplines: anatomical pathology,
3 years full-time research in human biology and the life February
Full-time, part-time clinical biochemistry, haematology and
LOCATION sciences STUDY MODE transfusion science, immunology and
INTAKE
Perth Full-time, part-time
Career information Semester 1
medical microbiology.
CRICOS CODE DURATION You’ll learn in Curtin’s new PC2 laboratory
Careers DURATION
064457D 5 years full-time facility, you’ll analyse samples and report
• Anatomist 4 years full-time
* Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 • Clinical technician LOCATION results in the same way as an industry
may increase the course duration. LOCATION pathology laboratory.
• Human biologist Year 1: Perth
Visit curtin.edu/bach-humbpc. Years 2-5: Adelaide Perth
• Laboratory technician You’ll also develop your practical
• Life scientist CRICOS CODE CRICOS CODE skills when you undertake a 24-week
• Physiologist Not applicable 064464E professional placement in a diagnostic
• Research scientist. pathology laboratory.
*The optometry pathway is only available to Visit curtin.edu/bach-labmed.
Australian and New Zealand students.
Industries
• Education
• Health technology
• Research centres and laboratories.
28 | Medical Radiation Science Medicine | 29
Medical Radiation Science Medicine

Course essentials Course essentials
DEGREE DEGREE
Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of
Science) Surgery
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 MINIMUM ATAR 2021
90 95
PREREQUISITES PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Methods ATAR and Physics Chemistry ATAR
ATAR, or equivalent You must also undertake the University
DESIRABLE Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ)
Mathematics Specialist ATAR, or and if shortlisted, attend an interview.
equivalent Please refer to the MBBS Admissions
Guide.
STAT
DESIRABLE
proficiency only Mathematics Methods ATAR, Mathematics
Specialist ATAR or Mathematics
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Applications ATAR
Not accepted
STAT
INTAKE
Semester 1 proficiency only
STUDY MODE PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Full-time Not accepted
DURATION In both majors you’ll develop the ethical, They use a range of complex INTAKE
4 years full-time medico-legal, cultural awareness and technologies and equipment to design,
Semester 1
communication abilities needed to take develop and deliver radiation therapy
LOCATION STUDY MODE
responsibility for the care of individual treatment.
Perth Full-time
patients.
CRICOS CODE Professional recognition DURATION
You’ll undertake 45 weeks of clinical
088215B
experience during the course, in hospitals,
Professionally recognised by the Medical 5 years full-time skills in interprofessional practice by Career information
Radiation Practice Board of Australia. learning alongside other health sciences
Visit curtin.edu/bach-scimrs. private practices and rural and regional LOCATION Careers
Registration with the Medical Radiation students.
sites. Perth • Medical practitioner.
Course description Practice Board of Australia is a legal
Your second and third years will be
This course is highly competitive and has requirement to practise as a graduate CRICOS CODE Industries
Learn to use medical radiation on the devoted to a more intensive study of • Aged care
limited places due to clinical placement medical imaging or radiation therapist in Not applicable
human body to help diagnose, treat and medical knowledge that focuses on the
requirements. Australia. This course is only available to Australian and
• Consultancy
monitor medical conditions and provide structure and function of the human body
cancer therapy. New Zealand students. • Community health
Medical Imaging
Career information in health and disease.
• General practice
Rapid technological advances in these Medical imaging professionals work Visit curtin.edu/bach-mbbs.
Careers In your fourth year, you’ll transition • Management
areas mean that the medical imaging with sophisticated diagnostic imaging
modalities – including computed
• Medical imaging professional Course description from the Curtin campus into a clinical • Mental health
and radiation-therapy sector is continuing setting, and work with people from all
and digital radiography, fluoroscopy, • Radiation therapist. Train to be a doctor and pursue a diverse • Pathology
to expand. age groups under clinical supervision in
computed tomography, magnetic Industries career in medicine. • Research
This course comprises foundation studies • Clinical research hospital and community settings, with
resonance imaging, mammography and This course can lead to many careers in • Rural health.
required for medical radiation science opportunities to undertake placements
angiography equipment. • Education the medical profession. Your studies will
practice – including medical physics, in outer metropolitan or rural and remote
They produce images that are used to • Health and safety focus on biomedical sciences and clinical
anatomy, physiology and evidence-based locations.
• Private practice sciences, as well as healthcare in settings Additional pathways to study
practice – and a combination of subjects confirm or exclude a medical diagnosis,
• Private, public and regional hospitals such as primary care, hospitals and aged Your final year will be in clinical settings medicine are available for
from science and health sciences that will to advise on a treatment or illness,
• Software and equipment supply care. You will also study Indigenous where you will work as a member of a Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander
give you a grounding in the healthcare monitor patient progress, or provide
health, population health and professional healthcare team in preparation for your applicants (see page 20), and for
environment. medical screening. • Support services.
development concepts. internship once you graduate. rural and equity applicants.
The first year is interprofessional and Radiation Therapy
taken with other health sciences and Radiation therapists have an integral role In your first year, you’ll complete Professional recognition
science students. From the second year, in the treatment, care and management discipline-based subjects in medicine This course is accredited by the Australian
you will specialise in one of two majors: of patients undergoing radiation therapy and begin developing skills in clinical Medical Council.
Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy. treatment, primarily in treating cancer types. communication. You will also develop
30 | Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Nursing | 31
Molecular Genetics Nursing

and Biotechnology
Course essentials Alternative streams under the Bachelor of
DEGREE Science (Nursing) are offered to enhance
Bachelor of Science (Molecular Genetics your qualification if you are already an
and Biotechnology) enrolled or registered nurse:
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 • Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse

Stream (Domestic only)
70
• Registered Nurse Conversion -
PREREQUISITES Australian Registration Nurse Stream
None (Domestic and International)
• Registered Nurse Conversion -
DESIRABLE
Non-Registration Nurse Stream
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR, (Domestic only).
Chemistry ATAR and Human Biology ATAR
or Biology ATAR Professional recognition
STAT Graduates can apply for registration to
become a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
proficiency only
Australia.
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Not accepted Career information
INTAKE Careers
Semester 1, Semester 2* • Registered nurse.
STUDY MODE Industries
• Community health agencies
Full-time, part-time
• Private hospitals
DURATION
• Public hospitals.
3 years full-time Course essentials Course description
LOCATION DEGREE Become a registered nurse and give
Perth Bachelor of Science (Nursing) comprehensive care to patients in a
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 variety of settings.
CRICOS CODE
050345E 70 This course provides a wide-ranging
PREREQUISITES program of simulated practice and
* Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2
may increase the course duration. fieldwork, advanced clinical skill
None
development, biological, behavioural and
Visit curtin.edu/bach-molgen. DESIRABLE nursing sciences, and the opportunity for
Human Biology ATAR and Integrated an international study experience.
Course description Science ATAR
Your studies will focus on developing the
Learn to use genetic and molecular You will also explore the legal, social Career information STAT skills and knowledge you’ll need to meet
analyses to improve people’s health, and ethical implications raised by the Careers Accepted the demands of our changing healthcare
industry processes and the environment. advent of molecular biotechnology, issues “Curtin has a great reputation for
• Biotechnologist PORTFOLIO ENTRY system. nursing. I love how hands-on the
You will develop the knowledge and surrounding intellectual property and • Biochemist Not accepted You will be encouraged to be an course is. I feel the clinical skills
technical skills you need to contribute to patents, and commercial opportunities
• Forensic scientist. INTAKE active, contributing member of an we learn in our labs really prepare
many applications of molecular genetics relevant to the biotechnology industry in us to go out on placements every
• Molecular biologist interprofessional healthcare team, which
and biotechnology. Australia and surrounding regions. Semester 1, Semester 2 semester and in our future career.
• Molecular geneticist. will give you the opportunity to study with
Your first year is interprofessional and This course may be used as a foundation STUDY MODE The experience so far has been
Industries different nursing and medical specialists
will provide a general introduction to degree for entry into postgraduate Full-time, part-time super positive, all the clinical
• Bioinformatics in a range of fields. facilitators are supportive and push
biomedical science and other supporting medicine, graduate entry master degrees DURATION
• Drug and pharmaceutical development You will gain strong, practical skills by us to do our best.”
disciplines. and higher degree by research courses. 3.5 years full-time
• Education and research completing a minimum of 840 hours of Zoe Li
Starting from your second year, your Professional recognition • Food technology. LOCATION clinical placements in hospitals, private Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
study will expand to include genetics, Perth
You can gain membership with practice and rural health settings.
biochemistry, microbiology and
AusBiotech. CRICOS CODE
immunology, and you will be introduced
to cutting-edge technology for molecular 041794K
and genetic analyses. Visit curtin.edu/bach-nurs.
32 | Nutrition and Food Science Occupational Therapy | 33
Nutrition and Food Science Occupational Therapy

Course essentials
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food
Science)
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021
70
PREREQUISITES
Chemistry ATAR
DESIRABLE
Mathematics Applications ATAR
STAT
Accepted
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
Not accepted
INTAKE Course essentials Course description Professional recognition
Semester 1, Semester 2* DEGREE As an occupational therapist you will This course is recognised by the World
STUDY MODE Bachelor of Science (Occupational work with people of all ages who may Federation of Occupational Therapists
Full-time, part-time Therapy) (Honours) have experienced injury, illness or and Occupational Therapy Board of
disability. Australia.
DURATION MINIMUM ATAR 2021
3 years full-time 83 You can help people to engage in You can also gain professional
occupations or activities that are membership with the World Federation
LOCATION PREREQUISITES
meaningful to them and achieve of Occupational Therapists, Occupational
Perth Physical Education Studies ATAR or at
independence, better health, wellbeing Therapy Australia and WA Occupational
CRICOS CODE least one ATAR science course from the
and satisfaction in their lives. Therapy Association.
following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth
003887J In this course you will learn to identify
and Environmental Science, Human You must be registered with the
* Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 physical, psychosocial, cognitive,
may increase the course duration. Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Psychology behavioural and environmental factors (national) to use the title: registered health
Visit curtin.edu/bach-nutr. Course outcomes from the Nutrition Double degree that can help or hinder a person’s practitioner or occupational therapist.
stream meet entry requirements for DESIRABLE
Nutrition is available as part of a double participation in everyday activities. You’ll
Course description Curtin’s Master of Dietetics course. degree. See page 18.
Human Biology ATAR, Physics ATAR, at
learn to collaborate with other health Career information
Learn the science of nutrition and least Mathematics Applications ATAR
Food Science professionals to provide cross-discipline Careers
the best way to promote healthy diet Career information STAT care that is focused around the client and • Occupational therapist.
In this stream you will focus on the nature
behaviours. Careers May be used to demonstrate English their needs.
and chemical composition of foods, Industries
In this course you will not only learn the ingredient behaviour under different • Dietitian proficiency only
You will study in laboratories, learning • Acute care
science behind nutrition, but also how processing conditions, and the application • Food scientist PORTFOLIO ENTRY spaces and resource rooms that are • Injury management
you can improve the nutritional status of of this knowledge to improve the safety • Food technologist Not accepted tailored for learning the skills required to • Mental health
populations. You’ll also develop high-level and quality of food. • Home economist work in occupational therapy.
INTAKE • Rehabilitation and aged care
communication and teamwork skills. • Nutritionist
You’ll undertake field trips throughout Semester 1, Semester 2* More than 1,000 hours of fieldwork • Working with children.
Your first year is interprofessional and the course and a work placement with an • Nutrition scientist.
STUDY MODE practice is undertaken throughout the
taken with other health sciences students. external organisation. Industries course in a variety of environments
Full-time
In your second year you will choose • Community health within Western Australia, and overseas if
between two streams: Nutrition or Food Professional recognition • Education and research DURATION
desired.
Science. Graduates of the Nutrition stream are • Food manufacturing 4 years full-time
eligible to apply for membership of the • Government lobby groups LOCATION
Nutrition
Public Health Association of Australia and • Health and food fitness sector Perth
In this stream you will develop your
apply as an Associate Nutritionist with the • Research and development.
understanding of the associations CRICOS CODE
Nutrition Society of Australia.
between diet and health outcomes. You’ll 094933K
explore the social and cultural influences Graduates of the Food Science stream * Semester 2 intake is for Curtin course switchers
that impact dietary decisions within are eligible to apply for membership of only and is dependent upon the number of places
populations. You’ll also conduct a nutrition the Australian Institute of Food Science available.
research project. and Technology. Visit curtin.edu/bach-occt.

34 | Oral Health Therapy Paramedicine | 35
Oral Health Therapy Paramedicine

Course essentials Clinical laboratories are conducted at Professional recognition
DEGREE St John Western Australia’s premises This program is accredited by the
Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) and opportunities for inter-professional Paramedicine Board of Australia.
learning take place across the course.
MINIMUM ATAR 2021
To complete the three-year program, you Career information
70
will need an unrestricted driving licence, Careers
PREREQUISITES • Ambulance officer
must meet all academic and on-road
A conditional letter of employment from practical requirements and maintain • Paramedic.
St John Western Australia to be a student employment with St John Western Industries
ambulance officer Australia as an ambulance officer. You • Clinical support
DESIRABLE will graduate as a degree-qualified • Critical care
At least one ATAR science course from paramedic. • Emergency services
the following list: Biology, Chemistry, To study this course you must have a • Search and rescue services
Earth and Environmental Science, Human provisional letter of pre-employment from • Station management
Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or St John Western Australia before you can • Training.
Psychology apply. You must remain employed with
STAT St John Western Australia as a student
Accepted ambulance officer or ambulance officer
PORTFOLIO ENTRY to remain in the Curtin course. For further
information, please refer to St John
Not accepted
Western Australia website.
INTAKE
Semester 1 stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/
employment/employed/student-
Course essentials Course description STUDY MODE ambulance-officer
DEGREE Promote oral health in the community Full-time
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy) and provide a range of clinical services, DURATION
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 including scaling and cleaning, fillings,
3 years full-time
dental radiography, impressions and
83 simple extractions for children. LOCATION
PREREQUISITES Perth
This course starts with a study of
None preventive dentistry and oral health CRICOS CODE
DESIRABLE therapy techniques, together with relevant Not applicable
Human Biology ATAR or Biology ATAR health, research and communication units This course is only available to Australian and
that form part of your interprofessional New Zealand students.
STAT
Accepted first year. Visit curtin.edu/bach-paramed.
“This hands-on degree can
PORTFOLIO ENTRY In your second and third years your
Not accepted studies will combine theory, practical
lead straight to a career in the Course description
field. You’ll learn practical skills
sessions and clinical practice. for scaling and cleaning teeth Work on the front line of medical care,
INTAKE
You will undertake more than 750 hours effectively, cavity preparations responding to emergency calls from the
Semester 1 public and providing pre-hospital care.
of clinical training during the course, to drill and fill teeth, and how to
STUDY MODE communicate with patients of Paramedics are emergency care
ensuring you gain practical industry skills
Full-time and experience. all ages about good oral health specialists whose job requires them to
DURATION care. There are a lot of career perform under pressure.
3 years full-time
Professional recognition choices for graduates, from private
clinics and school services, to While working towards your degree you
Graduates are eligible to apply for
LOCATION mobile clinics and helping rural will become a student ambulance officer
registration as an oral health therapist communities.”
Perth, Nedlands and then an ambulance officer.
with the Dental Board of Australia.
CRICOS CODE George Davies Your first year includes subjects from the
074565F Career information Bachelor of Science (Oral Health interprofessional program, which you will
Therapy)
Careers take with other health sciences students,
Visit curtin.edu/bach-oralht.
• Oral health therapist. as well as specific paramedicine subjects.
Industries In your second year you will become a
• Dentistry. student ambulance officer with St John
Western Australia while continuing your
studies at Curtin.
36 | Pharmacy Physiotherapy | 37
Pharmacy Physiotherapy
Following graduation, you will need to You may also apply for registration in
complete an internship of 1,824 hours New Zealand. To work in the US, UK or
(approximately one year full-time) before Canada, you will need to provide details
you can register as a pharmacist with the of your program of studies to the relevant
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation bodies and you may be required to sit a
Agency (Ahpra). licensing examination.
Professional recognition Career information

This degree is accredited by the Careers
Australian Pharmacy Council and is the • Physiotherapist.
only accredited undergraduate pharmacy Industries
course in Western Australia. • Education
It is recognised worldwide, although • Government
in some countries you may have to do • Health management
additional training. Course essentials Course description • Hospitals
• Local community practice
Career information DEGREE Become a qualified physiotherapist
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) able to provide hands-on treatment and • Nursing homes
Careers • Rehabilitation centres
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 prescriptive exercise.
• Pharmacist
• Research
• Pharmacologist. 90 In this course you’ll investigate the
physical, structural and physiological • Schools
Industries PREREQUISITES
aspects of the human form and movement • Sports organisations.
• Clinical pharmacy At least one ATAR science course from
and undertake a combination of
• Community care the following list: Biology, Chemistry,
theoretical, practical and clinical subjects.
Course essentials Course description • Hospital pharmacy Earth and Environmental Science, Human
• Retail pharmacy Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or You will learn to use an evidence-based
DEGREE Develop pharmacy practice skills to
Psychology approach to prevent, diagnose, treat and
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) prepare and dispense medicines, and • Research.
rehabilitate injuries, acute and chronic
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 offer advice. Physical Education Studies does not
disease and disabilities using hands-
The goal of pharmacy care is to maximise qualify as an ATAR science prerequisite
80 on treatment, prescriptive exercise and
positive healthcare outcomes and DESIRABLE lifestyle advice.
PREREQUISITES
improve patients’ quality of life with Mathematics Applications ATAR
Chemistry ATAR and Mathematics Your first year is interprofessional and
minimum risk. STAT
Applications ATAR undertaken with other health science
DESIRABLE In your first year you will learn the May be used to demonstrate English students. In the following years you will
foundations of biochemistry, physiology proficiency only become proficient in acute and chronic
Human Biology ATAR or Biology ATAR
and pharmacy practice. Your first year will PORTFOLIO ENTRY conditions and undertake intensive study
STAT also cover interprofessional healthcare “I witnessed the wonderful work
Not accepted in the core areas of musculoskeletal,
May be used to demonstrate English and you will study alongside students done by the physiotherapist
cardiopulmonary and neurological
proficiency only from other health science degrees. INTAKE after my father had a stroke,
sciences. Other areas of study include
PORTFOLIO ENTRY Semester 1 which sparked a desire to
In your following years, you will gerontology, paediatrics, gender health
STUDY MODE change my corporate career to
Not accepted study pharmaceutics, medicinal issues and pain management.
“Curtin is the perfect place to one with heartfelt rewards. With
INTAKE chemistry, antimicrobial chemotherapy, Full-time
study pharmacy. I’ve had extensive You will develop practical skills in physiotherapy, you can make
Semester 1 pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. training in compounding labs and DURATION laboratory classes and complete a positive impact on a person’s
You will also continue to develop your sterile compounding, learning 4 years full-time approximately 1,100 hours in supervised life, help them achieve the best
STUDY MODE
pharmacy practice skills. how to make and manufacture placements in hospitals and community outcome for their current ability,
Full-time LOCATION
medications, intravenous bag meet their goals and maintain their
You will complete a minimum of 10 weeks Perth settings, including those in rural and
DURATION infusions, ampoules and eye quality of life.”
(375+ hours) of clinical placements during remote locations.
4 years full-time* drops. We undertake clinical CRICOS CODE
the course and there are opportunities Lan Cao
LOCATION for you to take your placements interstate
placements at community 003890C Professional recognition Bachelor of Science
pharmacies and hospitals, which
Perth and overseas in hospitals, the community Visit curtin.edu/bach-phyth. On graduating you are eligible to apply (Physiotherapy)
fully prepares us for the workplace
CRICOS CODE or in industry. when we graduate.” for registration with the Physiotherapy
Board of Australia and membership of the
096304A Keiran Batavia
Australian Physiotherapy Association and
* Part-time study plans may be approved on Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
application.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
Agency (Ahpra).
Visit curtin.edu/bach-pharm.
38 | Psychology Psychology and Human Resource Management | 39
Psychology Psychology and Human

Resource Management
Professional recognition Course essentials
This course is accredited by the Australian DEGREE
Psychology Accreditation Council. On Bachelor of Science (Psychology and
graduation from the fourth year of the Human Resource Management)
program, you are eligible to apply for an GUARANTEED ATAR 2021
associate membership of the Australian 70
Psychological Society.
PREREQUISITES
For registration with the Psychology None
Board of Australia, you must complete a
DESIRABLE
further two years of skills-based training.
Mathematics Applications ATAR or
Double degree Mathematics Methods ATAR and at
Psychology is available as part of a least one ATAR science course from the
double degree. See page 18. following list; Biology, Human Biology or
Psychology
Career information STAT
With further study Accepted
Course essentials Course description • Endorsed psychologist
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
DEGREE Learn about perception, cognition, • Registered psychologist.
Not accepted
Bachelor of Psychology emotion, personality, behaviour and Industries
interpersonal relationships, and how INTAKE
GUARANTEED ATAR 2021 • Government
psychologists examine, explain and Semester 1, Semester 2
70 • Hospitals
predict what people do as individuals STUDY MODE
• Local community
PREREQUISITES and in groups.
• Not-for-profit sector Full-time, part-time
None Your first year is interprofessional and • Schools DURATION
DESIRABLE taken with other health sciences students.
• Sports organisations. 4 years full-time
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR, In your second year you will gain greater
LOCATION
and at least one ATAR science course knowledge in learning, motivation,
from the following list; Biology, Chemistry, perception, child development and social Perth
Earth and Environmental Science, Human psychology. CRICOS CODE
Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or You will prepare a research proposal in 080702G You’ll also be prepared to pursue Career information
Psychology graduate studies in either professional Careers
your third year and develop advanced Visit curtin.edu/bach-psychrm.
application or research.
STAT knowledge in abnormal psychology, adult • Clerical officer – local government
Accepted development, community psychology, Course description To become a registered psychologist after • Human resources officer
cognition, cross-cultural psychology, graduating from this degree, you will need • Market researcher
PORTFOLIO ENTRY Use your knowledge in psychology to
Indigenous psychology and individual help resove issues in the workplace, to complete a further year of psychology • Psychologist
Not accepted
differences. recruit and engage employees study and then two years of skills-based • Public relations officer
INTAKE training.
Your fourth year includes a year-long and improve individual and team • Recruitment consultant.
Semester 1, Semester 2* performance.
STUDY MODE
research project and you will develop Professional recognition Industries
skills in areas such as program evaluation, This course provides a good basis in • Community health
Full-time, part-time “Mental health is just as important This course is accredited by the Australian
psychological assessment, and the scientific discipline of psychology • Education
as physical health. I chose to study Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
DURATION counselling. psychology to help change the alongside applications in human resource • Government
Upon graduating you will be eligible to
4 years full-time Note on fourth year: Due to stringent lives of others for the better. I’ve management professions. • Marketing and promotions
apply for professional membership to
LOCATION accreditation requirements, you must learned many skills, such as how It equips you with highly marketable the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). To • Public relations
attain a minimum credit average in your to practise through evidence- knowledge and skills that allow you to • Welfare.
Perth be eligible for associate membership
second and third year core psychology based research. I love how Curtin
CRICOS CODE engage with a broad range of managers, of the Australian Psychological Society
celebrates different cultures on
units to continue into the fourth year of professionals and consultants. you must complete an additional year of
041070B campus and appreciate Curtin’s
the course. If you do not attain the credit undergraduate psychology study.
* Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 many services, such as counselling You’ll graduate with the necessary skills
average required, you will graduate at the and career support.”
may increase the course duration to work in human resource management,
end of the third year with the intermediate
Saraii Vanessa Mok health and community services,
Visit curtin.edu/bach-psych. award, Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Bachelor of Psychology employment and training, welfare
High achieving students may be offered a
agencies, and development both in
place in the honours program.
government and private enterprise.
40 | Social Work Speech Pathology | 41
Social Work Speech Pathology

Professional recognition Course essentials
Graduates of this accredited course are DEGREE
eligible for membership of the Australian Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology)
Association of Social Workers, WA Society (Honours)
of Professional Social Workers, and MINIMUM ATAR 2021
the International Federation of Social 80
Workers, and may work in many countries.
PREREQUISITES
Career information At least one ATAR science course from
Careers the following list: Biology, Chemistry,
• Community cultural development officer Earth and Environmental Science, Human
• Community liaison officer Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or
• Community support worker Psychology
• Mental health worker DESIRABLE
• Outreach worker At least Mathematics Applications ATAR
• Social worker STAT
• Welfare case worker.
Industries proficiency only
• Advocacy and legal support
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
• Community corrections and juvenile
Course essentials Course description justice Not accepted
DEGREE Develop skills to support individuals and • Disability and rehabilitation INTAKE
Bachelor of Social Work groups, and promote human rights and • International development and Semester 1
social justice. assistance
MINIMUM ATAR 2021 STUDY MODE
• Services for the ageing
70 Social workers are committed to Full-time, part-time
• Services for migrants and refugees
PREREQUISITES equality, human rights and social DURATION
• Working with Indigenous communities.
change. They work with individuals,
None 4 years full-time
groups and communities to address
DESIRABLE barriers that impact people’s quality of LOCATION Your first year is interprofessional and
None life, promote positive relationships, and Perth taken with other health sciences students.
STAT advocate for human rights and social CRICOS CODE Your studies will then focus on the science
Accepted change at the societal, individual, policy 0100583 and anatomy of speech and language,
and legislative level. and ways to assess, manage and prevent
PORTFOLIO ENTRY Visit curtin.edu/bach-speech. functional impairment.
Not accepted This course gives you the skills you
INTAKE
need to work in these areas. You will Course description You will develop practical skills and apply
study in-depth human behaviour and your learning by completing supervised
Semester 1, Semester 21 Learn to diagnose and treat people with
complex social processes; and draw on clinical practice in Curtin’s on-campus
communication, speech, swallowing and
STUDY MODE knowledge from a range of disciplines clinic, preparing to become an evidence-
feeding difficulties.
Full-time, part-time2 including sociology, psychology, politics, based clinician. You’ll manage a research
philosophy, health and economics, to Speech pathologists work with many project in your final year and graduate
DURATION
learn how people engage with one “I have a passion for working with different people with lots of different with an honours degree. “I wanted to help people and I am
4 years full-time people. Studying social work gives communication challenges, for example
another, their communities and society. passionate about language and
LOCATION me a huge variety of knowledge, giving feeding advice to a mother whose Professional recognition communication. Speech pathology
Perth You will develop the skills and values skills and experience, from elderly baby has a cleft palate, helping a child is a marriage of all these. We are
Graduates are eligible for membership
necessary to counsel individuals and people to children, mental health to with a stutter to speak more fluently encouraged to self-reflect, self-
CRICOS CODE with Speech Pathology Australia.
groups, and to work competently with social policy. The skill most relevant critique, analyse and grow our
068620K or assisting an adult who has had a
children, young people, adults, the elderly is how to sensitively communicate.
stroke or a brain injury, to regain their Career information skills. I know I will leave with the
1
Due to unit availability, starting in Semester 2 and people from different ethnic and On my field placement, I worked experience and knowledge I need
may increase the course duration. alongside a multi-disciplinary team communication skills. Careers
cultural backgrounds. to take on the workforce.”
2
Years one and two may be studied part-time. and built my professional skills in This course gives you the skills you need • Speech pathologist.
Years three and four must be studied full-time. Two supervised fieldwork placements supporting people experiencing Lowri Cox
to work in this field, developing your Industries
(totalling 1050 hours over four years) mental health distress.” Bachelor of Science
Visit curtin.edu/bach-scwk. understanding of typical and acquired • Education and training
allow you to apply your learning in (Speech Pathology)
Charlotte Cameron communication development, swallowing • Health care
work environments and develop your Bachelor of Social Work disorders and clinical practice in speech • Public administration and safety
professional identity. pathology. • Social assistance.
42 | Screening and registration Screening and registration | 43
Screening and registration

Before applying for a health
sciences course, you should be
aware that some additional
screening may be required.
Criminal record screening

Many of our health sciences courses
require you to undertake external
placements, clinical practice or fieldwork
involving contact with the public.
External agencies, such as government
departments, non-government agencies
and hospitals may require you to obtain
a criminal record screening prior to
undertaking any external placement,
practicum or fieldwork.
Please note that external agencies can
vary their requirements without notice
and may not always advise Curtin of these
changes.
A criminal record screening may
not necessarily preclude you from
participating in any of the above.
However, serious crimes of a violent or
sexual nature; where the victim was under
18 years of age or elderly; for dealing or
trafficking drugs; involving fraud; or any
offence that resulted in a jail sentence,
may render a person unsuitable for
employment and/or provision of services
to clients.
If you apply for a clearance and have a
conviction relating to offences of a violent Clinical health sciences screening Working with children Student registration Under national law, it is a requirement
or sexual nature, or where the victim If you are enrolled in a course that The Working with Children (Criminal The following courses, which lead to that Curtin notifies Ahpra if it believes a
was under 18 years of age or elderly, this includes supervised practice (including Record Checking) Act 2004 aims to registration as a health professional, student may place members of the public
information will be placed on a national research) in a clinical setting, you are protect children from harm by introducing require Curtin to register students with the at risk as a result of a health impairment
database and made available to other required to undergo screening for and a high standard of compulsory national Australian Health Practitioner Regulation or criminal history. Curtin or its staff may
authorities. vaccination against a range of infectious criminal record checking for people Agency (Ahpra): also make a voluntary notification if a
Full details about obtaining the relevant diseases before beginning your working with children in Western Australia. • Medical Radiation Science student has been charged, convicted or
criminal record screening will be provided placement. found guilty of an offence punishable
As a health sciences student, you may be • Medicine
upon your enrolment or as part of your by an imprisonment of 12 months, or
If you test positive to a blood borne virus required to work with children between • Nursing
Curtin offer. contravened a condition of their student
you are advised to contact your course the ages of zero and 17 as part of your • Occupational Therapy
registration.
curtin.edu/healthscreening coordinator for career advice. practicum. In such cases, you will need to • Oral Health Therapy
have a Working with Children Check. Your • Paramedicine Students who have impairments or
You may also need to complete other
course coordinator will advise you when a criminal record that has resulted in
requirements at your own cost, such as • Pharmacy
you need to obtain this check. imprisonment are required to self-report
Senior First Aid training. • Physiotherapy.
to Ahpra.
For specific details relating to these workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
requirements, visit curtin.edu/
healthfieldwork.
44 | Common uni words Common uni words | 45
Common uni words

Course types
Bachelor degree
The standard university award recognised
worldwide for successfully completing an
undergraduate course.
Double degree
Studying two complementary bachelor
degrees concurrently. For example,
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of
Commerce.
Honours
Additional research and coursework at
an advanced level.
Postgraduate degree
A higher degree qualification and subject
specialisation that can be studied once
you have completed a bachelor degree.
Undergraduate study
Tertiary education that leads to your first
qualification from a university, usually a
bachelor degree.
Course structure
Major
A series of eight or more units in an area
of specialisation within a bachelor degree
course. A major includes at least two units
at final year level.
• Double major: studying two majors
within a degree course.
Unit • Minimum ATAR: The lowest rank you Prerequisite your weekly workload but extends the OUA
Minor A component of a course that covers one need to be considered for entry to a A subject or unit you must complete duration of your course. Open Universities Australia.
A series of four units in the same subject, subject area in detail. A unit may comprise course. before starting a course or taking a • International students: international
including at least two units at second-year Semester
lectures, tutorials, class presentations, CRICOS code higher-level unit. students studying in Australia on a
level or higher. student visa must study four units per A 17-week study period. There are two
group work, computer lab sessions, case Courses registered with a Commonwealth STAT semester for most courses. A small semesters per calendar year.
Professional placement or internship studies, workplace assignments and exams. Register of International Courses for A national test for those without formal number of courses allow a study load
Working in a professional environment • Core unit: A compulsory unit, as Overseas Students (CRICOS) code TISC
entry requirements, which assesses of three units.
to extend your knowledge and practical specified in the course outline. are available to international students The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
aptitude for learning in a tertiary
skills. • Elective unit: A unit that you can select studying in Australia on a student visa. environment. STAT is used in two ways: Other university terms processes university applications
from any school or discipline, provided on behalf of the four public Western
Specialisation Desirable as a pathway for mature-age students Advanced standing
you meet the prerequisites. Australian universities. It also administers
A non-essential but recommended to meet all entry requirements for select Recognition of any previous study or work
Similar to a minor: a series of four units in • Optional unit: A unit that you select STAT.
subject completed before starting a courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s experience you have that may exempt
the same subject, including at least two from a list specified in the course
units at second-year level or higher. course. English proficiency requirements if you you from having to study some units of Trimester
outline.
have not done so through your year 12 your degree. Previously called credit for A 14-week study period. There are three
Stream Duration studies. Some courses require specific
Course essentials recognised learning. trimesters per calendar year.
An area of specialisation. For example, The time it will take to complete the components of the test. Details about the
ATAR course if you study full-time. Faculty WACE
the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and test are at tisc.edu.au/static/stat.tisc.
Food Science) enables you to specialise The Australian Tertiary Admission rank, A teaching area comprising university Western Australian Certificate of
Intake Study mode
in either nutrition or food science. used for allocating places in university schools and disciplines. Education
courses. The annual study periods (semester or The type of study you undertake in a
trimester) in which you can commence semester or a trimester – either full-time Mature age
• Guaranteed ATAR: A rank that
the course. or part-time. University applicants who are 20 years
guarantees you a place on the
of age or over by 1 March (semester one
course provided you meet the course Location • Domestic students: full-time study
prerequisites and English proficiency intake) or 1 August (semester two intake)
Curtin campuses that offer the course. is three or four units per semester.
requirements. Part-time study is one or two units per in the intended year of study.
semester. Studying part-time reduces
46 | How to apply Pathways | 47
How to apply Pathways

1. Find a course 3. Apply There’s more than one way to get into a Curtin course.
Find your course in this guide or at study.curtin.edu.au. Domestic students This diagram shows some common pathways that students take, but there are more.
2. Check the admission criteria For first semester, apply via tisc.edu.au. Applications open Visit curtin.edu/pathways for all the ways you can gain entry to Curtin.
in May. If you are a school leaver, you can apply before you
Admission is usually based on graduating from high school and
sit your final high school exams.
achieving the following:
For second semester, apply directly to Curtin via
Missing Low or
✓ ATAR or cut-off score curtin.edu/direct. Low or no ATAR
prerequisites no English mark
Domestic students: You need to achieve the minimum or International students
guaranteed ATAR for your chosen course.
First, you’ll need to get certified copies of your qualifications and
International students: Cut-off scores for most countries are English language proficiency documents.
shown against each course at study.curtin.edu.au. My exam results Missing
Applying through an agent: You may prefer to submit an I have a 70+ ATAR but no
My ATAR’s were affected by prerequisites
Queensland (or low) English
✓ English application through a registered Curtin agent. To find an agent in lower than 70 factors beyond
OP score
or scaled score
mark
your country, see curtin.edu/agents. my control below 50
Domestic students: You need a scaled score of at least 50
in English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Applying online: If you’d rather not apply through an agent, find
Language/Dialect ATAR. your course at study.curtin.edu.au and click APPLY NOW. From
Portfolio entry Special Equivalent ATAR Multidisciplinary Special Tertiary
International students: See curtin.edu/english-criteria for here, you can begin the online application process. Make sure
You can apply for consideration The Queensland Science Admissions Test
your country’s equivalent English competency criteria. your certified documents are ready to upload.
admission to some Curtin If circumstances Curriculum and If you meet the (STAT)
Applying by email or mail: Download the application form courses by submitting beyond your Assessment If you have
✓ Prerequisites criteria for the
from curtin.edu/int-apply and post or email your completed a portfolio of work that control have Authority (QCAA) attempted English
Bachelor of Science
Some courses require completion of certain high school application to the address specified on the form. demonstrates your affected your provides TISC ATAR in year 12
(Multidisciplinary
subjects. These are called prerequisites. academic achievements, ability to study or with an equivalent and achieved a
Most applications will be assessed within two weeks of Science), you can
Domestic students: You need a scaled score of at least 50 in submission. qualifications and ability. sit exams, you can ATAR that you scaled mark below
use it as a pathway
these subjects. apply for special can use for 50, you may be
Successful applicants will receive an offer package, which into various science
International students: You’ll need your country’s equivalent or consideration to WA university and engineering invited to sit the
explains how to accept Curtin’s offer and how to enrol.
pass mark in these subjects. gain between one admission. courses. STAT for Written
When your enrolment has been completed, you’ll receive your UniReady Enabling to five additional English.
Other criteria Confirmation of Enrolment. Program bonus points to or If you completed
Some courses have additional requirements, like the submission This six month course will your ATAR. English General
of a portfolio. allow you to qualify for
Your student visa Health Sciences or a Certificate
admission to a number If you meet the
Apply for your student visa after you receive your or IV, contact our
of Curtin health, science, criteria for the
Confirmation of Enrolment. If you will be under the age of admissions team
THERE ARE MANY 18 when you start your Curtin course, you must nominate
humanities and business Bachelor of Health for permission to
courses.
PATHWAYS TO CURTIN! a guardian. Access Curtin Sciences, you can sit the STAT.
use it as a pathway
or This is a new entry option
Getting ready to go! to courses such as or
which will be of particular
We want to make your transition to study in Australia as speech pathology,
If you don’t think you’ll meet one or more of the criteria, Curtin College diploma interest to mature age
Portfolio entry
smooth as possible. Use our pre-departure resources to pharmacy,
there are many other pathways to Curtin. A one or two-year Curtin learners. Under Access
help you prepare for your move to Perth. physiotherapy You can apply for
College diploma will Curtin you will be offered
See page 47 for enabling programs and other pathways. international.curtin.edu.au/pre-departure and occupational admission to some
prepare you for direct a place in certain courses
therapy. Curtin courses
admission into the second and to progress must pass
by submitting a
year of a number of Curtin two of your first four units
portfolio of work
courses. of study.
that demonstrates
your academic
WE’RE HERE TO HELP or or
achievements,
If you have any questions about Domestic students International students qualifications
StepUp entry
admission, our team can help you. Tel: 1300 222 888 Tel: +61 8 9266 5888 and ability. This
If your ATAR is between 60 and 69.95 and you
FAQ: future.connect.curtin.edu.au Email: study@curtin.edu.au includes your
meet the appropriate eligibility criteria, you could be
Web: study.curtin.edu.au FAQ: future.connect.curtin.edu.au English ability.
considered for admission into Curtin courses that
Web: international.curtin.edu.au
have a minimum ATAR of 70.
48 | Your scholarship options
Your scholarship options
A scholarship at Curtin can provide Domestic students

you with financial, academic and There is a variety of scholarships available
career support, giving you more from Curtin. Some scholarships are
opportunities to gain new skills and offered for academic achievement, while
expand your horizons. others are designed to make university
possible for students who face financial
A scholarship is a sum of money or
hardship.
other financial assistance awarded
to students to support their study. scholarships.curtin.edu.au
Scholarships are not loans – the money
does not have to be repaid, provided International students
you fulfil requirements such as academic International students can access a
performance. range of merit-based and need-based
scholarships including the Australian
Each scholarship has particular eligibility
Government’s Endeavour Leadership
criteria, application procedures and
Program and the Australia Awards
closing dates. You can subscribe to
Scholarships.
receive email alerts when scholarships
that match your criteria are open for curtin.edu/schol-int
applications.
For more information
Curtin University Domestic students International students
Kent St, Bentley Tel: 1300 222 888 Tel: +61 8 9266 5888
Western Australia 6102 FAQ: future.connect.curtin.edu.au FAQ: future.connect.curtin.edu.au
Postal Address Web: study.curtin.edu.au Email: study@curtin.edu.au
GPO Box U1987 Web: international.curtin.edu.au
Perth Western Australia 6845
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