Bachelor of Midwifery
Allied Health
A course by
Wintec
A four-year, full-time programme qualifying graduates to become registered midwives, providing care for women and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 4 years
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Deliver woman-centred midwifery care
Confidently nurture and care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and up to the first six weeks following birth.
Work autonomously as a professional midwife
Gain knowledge and skills to practise independently and be fully responsible for the wellbeing of women and babies.
Support families safely and appropriately
Support families and whanau in a culturally appropriate and safe manner throughout the maternity care process.
What You're Signing Up For
Designed for those seeking a career in midwifery, this Bachelor’s programme provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to work autonomously and responsibly as a registered midwife. The programme comprises a mix of classroom-based block courses at Hamilton City Campus and regional clinical placements, with strong integration of practical and theory throughout. Graduates are eligible to sit the National Midwifery Examination, leading to registration as a midwife in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Professional Communication
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Midwifery Practice
- Introduction to Midwifery Skills
- Partnership Practice Experience
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Foundations
- Introduction to Te Ao Māori
- Midwifery and Sustainability
- Midwifery Ways of Knowing 1
- Midwifery Practice: Midwifery Skills
- Hauora Māori
- Pregnancy, Birth, and Bioscience
- Well Baby, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Nutrition
- Midwifery Practice: Pregnancy and Birth
- Pharmacology and Prescribing for Midwifery Practice
- Midwifery Ways of Knowing 2
- Midwifery Practice: Complex Practice – Pre-existing Conditions
- Unwell Baby
- Midwifery Practice: Complex Practice – Community
- Cultural Safety and Women’s Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Midwifery Ways of Knowing 3
- Sustainable Practice in Midwifery
- Midwifery Practice: Evidence-based Practice
- Midwifery Practice: Continuity of Care
- Midwifery Practice: Core Practice
- Midwifery Practice: Rural Practice
What you need to know first
University Entrance as defined by NZQA
NCEA Level 3, including minimum specified credits in biology, chemistry or physics, and English-rich subjects
Foundation or bridging qualification at level 4 or above, or equivalent
Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (pre-entry)
Self-declaration form (criminal convictions, health status)
Medical certificate for clinical practice
Immunisation status evidence
At least two character references (not family/flatmates)
Child safety check (Children’s Act 2014 compliance)
English language requirements for non-native speakers: IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum sub-scores, or OET at required level
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Social Services
Maternity Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Midwife (community or hospital settings)
Midwifery positions in primary, secondary, and tertiary care
Self-employed midwife (LMC midwife)
Related roles in women’s health and maternity services
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