Overview
Midwives work with women to provide care in pregnancy, childbirth and up to the first six weeks of a baby's life. Midwives have a wide range of knowledge and skills to be able to support women and their families safely and appropriately.
Recognised by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand, our three year degree uses blended delivery techniques to enable you to study and work in your own community.
In this Midwifery programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury you will be able to access practical experience, face-to-face tutorials and online study while living in your own region, including Christchurch, Nelson/Marlborough, West Coast and South Canterbury.
All sites are supported by a midwifery lecturer/s who will provide individual support, organise the tutorials and coordinate local midwifery practice experience for you. Compulsory block weeks are taught in Christchurch throughout the year, and all students are required to attend these sessions.
Career opportunities
Please note: on completion of Year 3 you will be required to sit the Midwifery Council National Exam (at an additional cost of $200) to enable you to be registered to practice as a midwife.
You can work as a midwife, providing midwifery services either as a self-employed midwife with a caseload in the community or employed in a hospital setting providing maternity services to women.
Many graduates have established practices with their colleagues or joined an existing midwifery practice.
Midwives have the opportunity to develop skills in health management areas, education, and women's health settings and to participate and undertake research projects as well as work with other health professionals to enhance health care provision for women and their families.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Midwifery Communications
- Midwifery and Sustainability
- Midwifery Ways of Knowing
- Breastfeeding and Newborn Nutrition
- Pharmacology and Prescribing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Midwifery View 11 other Bachelors in Midwifery in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
New Zealand University Entrance – NCEA Level 3 consisting of:60 credits at Level 3 including:
- a minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 in biology, chemistry or physics
- a minimum of 16 credits in an English rich subject (such as English, history, art history, classics, geography, economics or media studies)
- a further 16 credits at Level 3 or higher in two other subjects from the approved list of subjects
- a minimum of 16 credits in biology
- a further 16 credits in chemistry or physics
- 16 credits in another Level 2 subject
Tuition Fee
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International
25000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
7192 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7192 NZD per year during 36 months.
Domestic Fee: $7,197 - $8,057 per year
Living costs for Adelaide
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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