Bachelor of Midwifery

Admission requirements include:

• a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher in four subjects on the National Qualifications Framework, or equivalent including
• at least 14 credits in Biology or Chemistry, or equivalent , and
• 14 credits at NCEA level 3 or higher in an English language rich subject (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography or Economics) or equivalent, and
• a further 14 credits at level 3 or higher in two additional subjects or domains on the National Qualifications Framework or equivalent, and
• a minimum of 14 credits at NCEA level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, or equivalent.
• Registered nurses seeking entry into the programme on the basis of their nursing qualification or nursing practice experience must hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Comprehensive Nurse, or a Registered General and Obstetric Nurse and must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Registered health practitioners from other disciplines who have a qualification at level 4 or above, seeking entry into the programme on the basis of their health professional qualification and practice experience must hold registration with the relevant regulatory authority in New Zealand and must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from that authority.
• Prior to commencing the programme all successful candidates will be required to demonstrate good character through referee reports and undertake a Police check.
• Before undertaking clinical practice within the programme, candidates will be required to make a declaration of their immunisation status and will be required to undergo a medical at their own expense, either with their own doctor or at the Wintec Health Centre.
• Candidates are required to have basic computing skills prior to starting the programme. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and self­responsibility in relation to their learning and their practice.

Candidates who do not meet these entry requirements may be considered for special admission (if aged 20 or over) and will be required to produce:

• Evidence of academic equivalence of the above qualifications, or
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to study successfully at degree level.

Candidates whose first language is neither English nor Māori will be required to demonstrate English language competency by having an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in writing and reading and not less than 7.0 in speaking and listening, or equivalent. In order to comply with Midwifery Council of New Zealand Regulations, these candidates will be required to demonstrate an overall IELTS academic score of 7.5 with no less than 7.0 in any one band, or equivalent, prior to registration.

Modules include:

• Midwifery Knowledge and Skills
• Art and Science of Midwifery
• Midwifery Practice
• Lactation and Breastfeeding
• Interpersonal Skills
• Normal Process of Childbirth
• Human Biological Science
• Cultural Safety
• Childbirth Complexities
• Health Research
• The Well and Sick Baby