Bachelor of Midwifery
Waikato Institute of Technology Ltd
Subject area
Midwifery
Qualification
Duration
4 Years
Total student fees
$27,494
over 4 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To prepare candidates to privide autonomous midwifery care for women in a variety of settings.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
1.1. General Academic Admission a) Candidates must have gained University Entrance, including: i. a minimum of 18 credits at NCEA Level 3 in either Biology, or Chemistry or Physics; and ii. a minimum of 16 credits at NCEA Level 3 in an English language-rich subject (such as English, History, History of Art, Classical Studies, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, or Media Studies); and iii. a further 16 credits at NCEA Level 3 in an additional approved subjects. b) Candidates aged under 20 years must meet the general academic admission criteria as detailed above. Provisional entry will not be considered for this programme. c) Candidates who have studied on a Midwifery Degree programme at another institution will need to meet the Bachelor of Midwifery programme entry requirements or equivalent. Candidates will only be accepted for year 1, year 2 or year 3 into the programme. They will also need evidence of a B grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) and a letter of recommendation from the Head of Midwifery of the previous programme, before they will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery programme. d) Candidates who have completed an approved foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme in Health at Level 4, with 65% or higher in four subjects (one module must be science) will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery programme.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
4 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,874 | $27,494 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$11,785 | $47,140 |
| Total | $18,659 | $74,634 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
95%
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
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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
Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
The University of Auckland - The Scholarship Office
Website:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship.html
Value:
For: Assistance with study
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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