Master of Midwifery
Health Studies
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advance your midwifery skills with this Level 9 Master’s focused on independent research, theory, and scholarship, designed for practising registered midwives and offered online.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 10 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Conduct original midwifery research
Complete advanced research, analysis, and evaluation through a midwifery thesis or dissertation.
Advance knowledge in midwifery practice
Apply higher-order skills of analysis, critical evaluation, and scholarship to professional practice.
Engage with professional and academic networks
Benefit from engagement with experienced lecturers, peers, and midwifery organisations at national and international levels.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Midwifery at Otago Polytechnic is an intensive, internationally recognised postgraduate programme designed for practising registered midwives seeking to develop advanced skills through independent research and scholarship. Building on knowledge from a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, students study online, supported by two research supervisors, with opportunities to attend virtual Thesis Schools. The programme culminates in a thesis or dissertation and deepens analytical, evaluative, and research expertise relevant to professional midwifery practice.
Course Content
- Advanced midwifery theory and research
- Pathway to Thesis: Midwifery Knowledge
- Pathway to Thesis: Midwifery Research Methodologies
- Midwifery Thesis (120 credits) or alternative research output
- Midwifery Dissertation (60 credits, if applicable)
- Attendance at two online Thesis Schools per year
- Critical analysis and evaluation in midwifery research
What you need to know first
Registered midwife
Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery with a B grade average or equivalent
Portfolio demonstrating academic and personal skills for direct entry to 180-credit Master's (may include 60 credits postgraduate study, prior research projects, publications, or a comprehensive research proposal)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Midwifery
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced clinical midwifery practice
Academic and research positions in midwifery and health
Leadership roles in midwifery services
Policy and regulatory roles in midwifery organisations
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.