Bachelor of Midwifery
Health Studies
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Qualify as a midwife with this internationally recognised degree, offering a blend of practical and online learning, and direct preparation for registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
NZ$11,311
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Register as a midwife in New Zealand
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Te Tatau o te Whare Kahu (Midwifery Council of New Zealand).
Demonstrate midwifery competencies
Apply knowledge, skills, and professional attributes to deliver safe, effective, and autonomous midwifery care in New Zealand settings.
About This Course
Otago Polytechnic's Bachelor of Midwifery prepares you to register and practice as a midwife in New Zealand, combining solid theoretical study with extensive real-life experience. Delivered via blended learning, including practical placements, block courses, and online coursework, this four-year degree aims to produce culturally competent, sustainable, and reflective practitioners. Study is available in various regions, with flexible part-time or full-time options, and the programme emphasises whānau-centred midwifery care, professional support, and readiness for diverse practice roles.
Course Content
- Blended learning: practical experience, online learning, and face-to-face tutorials
- Year 1: Foundation theoretical knowledge, simulation clinical experience, 300 clinical hours, four one-week wānanga
- Year 2: Knowledge and skills for physiological pregnancy and childbirth, clinical reasoning, 470 clinical hours, three block course wānanga
- Year 3: Complications and conditions of pregnancy/childbirth, diversity and complexity, 670 clinical hours
- Year 4: Supervised practice in various settings (rural, tertiary, LMC practice), registration competencies, 960 clinical hours
- Emphasis on Te Tiriti o Waitangi competencies and Māori/Pasifika needs
- Strong support from kaiako, coordinators, advisors
- Professional, legal, ethical frameworks, emergency skill response
Entry Requirements
University Entrance as defined by NZQA
Build towards these roles
MidwifeLead Maternity Carer (LMC)Maternity Facility MidwifeMidwifery EducatorMidwifery ResearcherHealth Policy AdvisorHealth Services Manager
Build skills in these industries
Healthcare
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
