About Bachelor Of Midwifery in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

This programme is for those who want to learn to confidently nurture and care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and up to the first six weeks following birth. Students will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills to work autonomously, be responsible for the wellbeing of women and babies, and support families safely and appropriately.

Clinical placements and tutorials are held in regional hubs, so that students can complete most of their clinical experience close to home.

Compulsory on campus block courses are held in Hamilton throughout the programme. Attendance is compulsory for all students, due to the intensive, theory-heavy content of these classes. Students are responsible for organising their own transport and accommodation. Block courses take place 14 times in Year One, 11 times in Year Two, and six times in Year Three for a week at a time. Hours of block days are 8-5pm Monday to Thursday, and Friday 8am-12pm. Click here to view schedule.

This programme is studied full-time and must be completed within four years, as prescribed by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

The 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 students will be able to apply their knowledge in clinical placements at primary units (eg birth centres), hospitals, with community midwives, and other community services. Students will have the opportunity to follow women through their pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care.

On completion of the programme students will be required to sit the National Midwifery Examination to become a registered midwife.

This unique programme has been designed to provide students with a direct pathway to starting a career as a midwife.

Career/further opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to sit the National Midwifery Examination to become a registered midwife. The Bachelor of Midwifery may lead to employment as a registered midwife in the community (self-employed), hospitals, or birthing units.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Achieved an overall average of 65% in the Higher Secondary School Examination or All‐India Senior School Certificate with a minimum of 60% in English;

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS           :        Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5           
• TOEFL         :        Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)    
• PTE              :        score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.