Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
Health Studies
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advance your midwifery knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills to extend professional practice with this fully online Level 8 diploma.
NZ$8,711
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Extend midwifery knowledge and skills
Build advanced understanding and expertise in midwifery by engaging with modern research and critical analysis of practice.
Apply critical thinking in midwifery practice
Analyse and reflect on professional midwifery experiences to inform and improve future practice.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery from Otago Polytechnic enables registered midwives to develop advanced knowledge and skills, engage critically with current research, and extend their capacity for professional midwifery practice. The flexible online format allows you to deepen your expertise, develop analytical and research abilities, and build confidence for leadership or further study towards a Master's degree. Pathways include either pre-thesis courses or a combination of elective modules tailored to career goals.
Course Content
- Critical analysis of midwifery experiences
- Advanced midwifery knowledge and research
- Engagement with current thinking in midwifery
- Preparation for Master of Midwifery study
- Pathway to Thesis: Midwifery Knowledge (30 credits)
- Pathway to Thesis: Midwifery Research Methodologies (30 credits)
- Eight elective courses (15 credits each, for those not taking thesis pathway)
- Development of professional skills
- Online tutorials, quizzes, worksheets, and forum participation
Entry Requirements
Must be a registered midwife.
Build towards these roles
Registered Midwife (Advanced Practice)Clinical Midwife SpecialistMidwifery EducatorMidwifery Researcher
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.
