Midwifery - Master of Health Practice
Do you want to further your understanding of midwifery? Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Midwifery degree to help you take your health career to the next level. The programme is open to all registered midwives.
The midwifery courses focus on woman- and family-centered education that is applied and practice orientated, and encourage midwives to critically analyse and develop midwifery practice and expertise. You can choose to take online courses that are only seven weeks long, so you can complete your study while working.
The Master of Health Practice in Midwifery is ideal for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.
*Midwifery is not available in 2024.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Midwifery qualification.
Complete 75 points from
- HEAL815 Specialist Readings (15 points)
- HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
- HEAL862 Perinatal Mental Health (15 points)
- MIDW801 Physiological Childbirth for Midwifery Practice (15 points)*
- MIDW802 Midwifery Care for Women with Hypertensive Conditions (15 points)*
- MIDW803 Midwifery Care for Women with Diabetes (15 points)*
- MIDW804 Complexities in Midwifery Practice (15 points)*
- MIDW805 Assessment of Foetal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice (15 points)*
- MIDW806 Assessment of Maternal Wellbeing for Midwifery Practice (15 points)*
- MIDW807 Expanding Intrapartum Midwifery Practice (15 points)*
- MIDW808 The Newborn Baby (15 points)*
- MIDW809 Advancing Midwifery Education (15 points)*
- MIDW810 Midwifery Practicum in Complex Contexts (15 points)
- MIDW811 Elective Midwifery Practicum (15 points)
- And include 15 points from a relevant postgraduate course with approval
And select 15 points from
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And select 15 points from
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
And either 60 points from
Or 60 points from
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)**
- AND 15 points from a relevant postgraduate course (with approval)
* Course delivered online
# Course has special requirements. Refer to course flyer.
**Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the DHSc/PhD.
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Closely linked to AUT’s Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health Research
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
- AUT has the only university midwifery department north of Waikato
- Strong industry links to inform our teaching and research
- Includes a practice project in an area of your interest
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.