Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand, Auckland

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Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AK1035

Campuses

South Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 45,521 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

About

Develop the skills to provide excellent midwifery care with AUT's Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) degree.

AUT’s midwifery degree prepares you for a successful and rewarding career as a midwife, either as a hospital midwife or a lead maternity carer (a self-employed case loading midwife). Study midwifery at AUT's South Campus in Manukau or via distance learning in Northland, Rotorua and Taranaki (through a live online platform and local classes).

Practical experience is a key part of the midwifery programme. You spend more than half of your time in clinical practice, developing the skills to become a confident and competent midwife. Throughout your studies you complete 2,400 practice hours, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tertiary requirements

One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

AND minimum B grade (or equivalent) at this level in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 6.5 or higher in Reading and Writing, and 7.0 in Listening and Speaking

Career

Job opportunities for midwives are good, especially in the Auckland region.

Midwives work in the areas of pregnancy and childbirth, including the first six weeks after childbirth. They are employed
in public hospital services, or set up in practice as a self-employed midwife in the community. Throughout your studies you complete 2,400 practice hours, an experience that reflects the real world of midwifery.