Come and support the team, R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddies) this Saturday:
Saturday November 24th, 2018
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, Engineering Pavilion, Building 215
Amy Aldous
Digital Learning Specialist
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Curtin University Scholarship Alert
September 8, 2017
Curtin Scholarship information.
2018 – John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship (Closing Date: 22 Sep 2017)
Stephen Kernutt
Career Advisor
Surveyors for the day
July 1, 2017Year 9 students went on an excursion to Curtin University. They were surveyors for the day. Students are pictured below absorb in the task.
Titration Stakes – 2017
June 22, 2017
On Tuesday 20th June, 6 budding chemists competed in the annual Titration stakes at Curtin University, run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. The competition is designed to encourage those students who enjoy Chemistry, particularly its practical side, to develop their skills and to reward those who attain a high level of proficiency. St Stephen’s School Duncraig entered two outstanding teams comprised of year 12s: Kaelan Lindup, Liam Cannon, Pieter Vermuelen, Liam Easte, Jasmine King and Savannah Sharp. The students represented the school well and had an amazing time competing against the 75 other teams.
Curtin Medical School – Selection criteria and UMAT
June 1, 2017
The Curtin Medical School is pleased to invite applications for the only undergraduate entry medical degree in Western Australia, the five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
With its strong emphasis on primary care, the degree positions graduates for rural and remote practice, as well as underserviced and outer suburban locations.
The degree is primarily for school leavers and 70 places are available in 2018.
Information about the selection criteria
The selection process for the Curtin MBBS will conform to the University’s admissions standards and will include the following measures:
- Academic score based on minimum ATAR of 95 (inclusive of bonus points*) or equivalent year 12 studies#
- An aptitude assessment using the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) – threshold score of 50 on each of the three constructs (Indicative, with the exception of rural applicants who must achieve a minimum indicative total score of 150)
- An interview process.
* These bonus points are for rural, socio-educationally disadvantaged or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
# Applicants must satisfy the prerequisite of Chemistry ATAR or equivalent and English competence.
UMAT closing date
Please note, registrations for the UMAT close 5 pm AEST, 2 June 2017.
You can view the full application requirements and the 2018 Admissions Guide on the courses website
Stephen Kernutt
Careers Advisor
Boost for students as St Stephen’s School strikes partnership with Curtin University
May 19, 2017
St Stephen’s School students’ entrepreneurial and innovation skills have been given a major boost following the announcement of a partnership with leading WA education institute Curtin University.
As part of Curtin’s Innovative Schools Consortium, St Stephen’s School students will now be able to participate in workshops, and game-based learning to develop new skills and attributes valued by universities and employers.
Curtin will also provide support to St Stephen’s School to enable staff to develop new curricula applying STEM approaches and transdisciplinary thinking to address real-world challenges.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Curtin and excited by the opportunities this relationship will bring,” St Stephen’s School Principal Donella Beare said.
“We are committed to giving our students every opportunity to pursue their academic goals. By working collaboratively with Curtin, we are ensuring our students are provided with an excellent education and that our staff our always at the leading edge of teaching.”
Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Jill Downie said the partnership, cemented with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement, was a great opportunity for both institutions to work together on developing new ways of learning.
“Curtin is delighted to partner with St Stephen’s School and work with its students, teachers and senior staff to focus on innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship,” Professor Downie said.
Pictured below is Curtin Deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic) Professor Jill Downie and Principal Donella Beare
