Overview

Throughout the Health Science (Midwifery) course from Auckland University of Technology you'll develop the skills to provide excellent midwifery care

Study midwifery at AUT's South Campus in Manukau or via distance learning in Northland, Rotorua and Taranaki (through a live online platform and local classes).Practical experience is a key part of the midwifery programme. You spend more than half of your time in clinical practice, developing the skills to become a confident and competent midwife. Throughout your studies you complete 2,400 practice hours, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.

Career opportunities:

Job opportunities for midwives are good, especially in the Auckland region. Midwives work in the areas of pregnancy and childbirth, including the first six weeks after childbirth. They are employed in public hospital services, or set up in practice as a self-employed midwife in the community. Throughout your studies you complete 2,400 practice hours, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Environment

Lifespan Development and Communication

Knowledge Enquiry and Communication

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Professional Frameworks for Midwifery Practice

Developing Midwifery Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manukau, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Midwifery View 49 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

18 credits at level 3 in either Biology or Chemistry, and 16 credits in one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education

Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) requirements and Children's Act 2014 including police clearance

Must hold a valid driver’s license

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 6.5 or higher in Reading and Writing, and 7.0 in Listening and Speaking

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44300 NZD / year

≈ 44300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8190 NZD / year

≈ 8190 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $9,411.60 - $9,633.60 (for 120 points)
International: $45,521.60 (for 120 points)

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English requirements

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