Bachelor of Midwifery
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Midwifery
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$31,956
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
On completion of this programme graduates will be able to practise within the Midwifery Scope of Practice and meet the Competencies for Entry to the Register of Midwives as set by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand. This programme prepares midwives for practice in New Zealands maternity services although the knowledge, skills and professional behaviour attained will be transferable to health and maternity systems in other countries. Upon graduation and registration graduates will be able to work as Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) or as Core Midwives and will be eligible to enter postgraduate midwifery programmes. For more information refer Otago Polytechnic http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Entry criteria: a minimum of 18 credits at level 3 in biology and/or chemistry as per the three subjects required at level three on the National Qualifications Framework a minimum of 16 credits at level 3 in an English language rich subject a further 16 credits at level 3 in an additional subject or domain on the National Qualifications framework achieved 16 credits at level 2 in biology or chemistry if the applicant has not studied these subjects at level 3 or (for those over 20 years): evidence of academic equivalence of the above qualifications, such as through successful completion of a Level 4 bridging programme for health-related degrees or demonstrated evidence of ability to study successfully at degree level, such as applicants who have already successfully completed a degree programme and have demonstrated transferable study skills
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$10,652 | $31,956 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$15,713 | $47,140 |
| Total | $26,365 | $79,096 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
87%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $56,330 |
| Earnings range | $47,712 - $63,120 |
| In employment | 67% |
| In further study | 29% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Tū i te ora scholarship
Provided by:
Northland Regional Council
Website:
https://www.nrc.govt.nz/your-council/work-with-us/funding-and-awards/
Value:
$3000
Rural Women New Zealand - Audrey Reid Grant
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
Up to $600.00
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.