Bachelor of Midwifery
Health Studies
A course by
Wintec
Study full-time to become a competent and responsible midwife, nurturing and supporting women and whānau through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care in Aotearoa New Zealand. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to practise autonomously and safely.
NZ$10,996
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Deliver competent midwifery care
Confidently nurture and care for women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, applying evidence-based midwifery knowledge and skills.
Work autonomously and responsibly
Operate as a fully responsible and autonomous practitioner, ensuring the wellbeing of women, babies, and whānau.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Midwifery is a four-year, full-time Level 7 degree that equips students for registration as a midwife in New Zealand. The programme is designed for those wishing to work closely with women and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. The course blends theoretical knowledge, block courses at the Hamilton City Campus, and practical placements in clinical settings including hospitals, birthing units, and alongside community midwives. Students develop a deep understanding of midwifery practice, women’s health, bicultural frameworks, physiology, research, and transition to professional practice. The course includes compulsory clinical placements, requirements for health clearance and safety checks, and the academic, practical, and ethical skills required by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Introduction to Midwifery Knowledge and Practice
- Professional and Therapeutic Interaction in Midwifery
- Constructions of Knowledge
- Human Anatomy and Physiology A & B
- Developing Midwifery Practice
- Pregnancy and Birth (A & B)
- Te Whare Kōhanga — Bicultural Frameworks for Midwifery
- Mother and Baby Dyad
- Continuity in Midwifery Practice
- Women’s Health Assessment
- Women’s Health and Midwifery Practice
- Complications and Conditions in Midwifery Practice
- Pharmacology for Midwifery
- Complexity, Diversity and Frameworks for Midwifery
- Integrating Midwifery Practice
- Transition to Practice
- Elective Practicum
- Rangahau and Research Methods for Midwifery
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Registered MidwifeMaternity Unit MidwifeHospital MidwifeCommunity Midwife
Build skills in these industries
HealthcarePublic Health
