Midwifery - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Study the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery and develop advanced knowledge and critical analysis skills in midwifery in as little as one year.
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 programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery qualification.
Complete the following courses
- HEAL801 Disability and Health (15 points)
- HEAL869 Resisting Racism in Reproduction (15 points)*
- MIDW813 Physiological Childbirth in Changing Times (30 points)*
- MIDW814 Enhancing Preparedness: Childbearing in Disaster Conditions (30 points)*
And choose one of
- 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 choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (Only offered in Semester 2)
* Course dlivered online
# Course has special requirements
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
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.