WINTEC-Waikato Institute of Technology

Course Details

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Bachelor of ​Midwifery

Course Description

The Bachelor of Midwifery is a unique programme which will lead you onto registration as a qualified Midwife. This programme will prepare you to provide autonomous midwifery care for women in a variety of settings. This programme is studied full-time and must be completed within four years. Your first year is mainly theory-based, the second year is split between practical and theory, and the third year is predominantly practical. During the programme you will be able to apply your knowledge with hospital placements and with a midwife in independent practice. You will also have the opportunity to follow women through their pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care. On completion of the programme you will be required to sit the National Midwifery Examination to become a registered midwife.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Midwifery may lead to employment as a Registered Midwife in hospitals, birthing units and communities, or as a Lead Maternity Care Giver.




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