Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

Develop the skills to provide excellent midwifery care with AUT's Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) degree.

AUT’s midwifery degree prepares you for a successful and rewarding career as a midwife, either as a hospital midwife or a lead maternity carer (a self-employed case loading midwife). Study midwifery at AUT's South Campus in Manukau or via distance learning in Northland 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.

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Start date: 2021

Minimum entry requirements

  • University Entrance or equivalent
  • 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

Applicants with English as a second or other language should have completed at least three years of schooling in New Zealand, or will be required to meet IELTS requirements

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

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

English language requirements

The  Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) is a four-year (480-point) programme.

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Year 4

Workplace experience

Throughout your studies you complete 2,400 practice hours, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.

Te Ara Hauora Māori papers

If you're interested in a career with a Māori development perspective select the following papers as electives or as an alternative course of study

We will help you form relationships with Māori health providers, industry stakeholders and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.

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.

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Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

Midwifery Careers

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1035
Level:
7
Points:
480
Duration:
4 years full-time
Campus:
South Campus
Distance *
Starts:

22 Feb 2021

Fees:
Domestic
$6,712 - $6,894
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
International
$37,461
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Scholarships at AUT

* Taranaki and Northland only
Habiba Safi
Amanda Bowden
India Brown
Camille Aroha Harris
Habiba Safi
Great graduatesHabiba SafiBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)She wants to make a difference to women’s lives, says Habiba Safi who is currently in the final year of her Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) at AUT.She wants to make a difference to women’s lives, says Habiba Safi who is in the final year of her Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery). She is grateful for the support of the Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters' Scholarship throughout her studies, says Habiba whose parents came to New Zealand as refugees from Afghanistan in the 1990s.
Amanda Bowden
Great graduatesAmanda BowdenBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)Delivering her first baby is an experience she will never forget, says Amanda Bowden who is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery).Delivering her first baby is an experience she will never forget, says Amanda Bowden who is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery). She would highly recommend the midwifery degree to others, says Amanda who came to AUT after a successful career in banking. One thing she is particularly proud of is being a student representative for the New Zealand College of Midwives.
India Brown
Great graduatesIndia BrownCaseloading Midwife, Counties Manukau District Health BoardBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)Being a midwife is an immense privilege, says AUT health sciences alumna India Brown who is a caseloading midwife for Counties Manukau District Health Board.Being a midwife is an immense privilege, says India Brown who is now a caseloading midwife for Counties Manukau District Health Board. She chose AUT because of its focus on clinical skills and the practical aspects of learning, and she appreciated that the majority of AUT’s midwifery degree takes place in the working environment, with clinical placements starting in the very first year.
Camille Aroha Harris
Great graduatesCamille Aroha HarrisCommunity Caseloading MidwifeBachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)She loves seeing families thrive, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) alumna Camille Aroha Harris who is now working as a self-employed midwife.She loves seeing families thrive, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) alumna Camille Aroha Harris who is now working as a self-employed midwife. Becoming a midwife had been a long-time dream for Camille who came to AUT after a successful career as a hairdresser. She has always wanted to study and work with her community, Camille says.
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