Bachelor of Midwifery

Course details

Feb 2026
Four years
Full-time
$9,779* per year + Additional Costs
You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
Level 7
Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
Gisborne, Hamilton City Campus, Hawke's Bay, Rotorua, Tauranga or Whakatane

On-campus block courses are held at our Hamilton City Campus. Attendance at these block courses is compulsory for all students. Further compulsory attendance is required on scheduled Education Fridays at either one of the Wintec regional hubs (Tauranga, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay, Whakatane, and Gisborne) or the Hamilton City Campus.

Please note places on this programme are limited.

Semester 1 2026 applications close 29 August 2025.

We apply a selection process, which may include an interview. Please view the application process here. We recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, within the closing dates above. We may continue to accept applications after the closing date, but these will only be considered if places become available.

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 fully responsible for the wellbeing of women and babies, and support families safely and appropriately.

Students study full-time and are required to complete the programme within five years, as prescribed by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). On application to MCNZ, a sixth study year may be approved. The first year is mainly theory-based, with the second and third-year split between practical and theory, and the fourth year is predominantly practical.

Offered across the Midland region, students can enrol to a regional hub in their local area. Please note, students can only sign up for regional hubs if they live in the catchment area of the specific hub and local DHB.

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 11 times in Year 1, for a week at a time. Hours of block days are 8am–5pm, Monday to Thursday, and Friday 8am-12pm. Finishing at lunchtime on a Friday will enable hub students from outside Waikato to travel safely in daylight hours back home.

Compulsory clinical placements and several scheduled tutorials, called Hub Education days, are usually held in regional hubs so that students can complete most of their clinical experience close to home. Students will have to undertake one four-week clinical placement outside their area during their study, usually in either year three or year four.

During the programme, students will be able to apply their knowledge in clinical placements at primary units (eg birth centres), secondary and tertiary DHB hospitals, with self-employed community midwives (LMC 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 structure has been designed to provide students with a direct pathway to starting a career as a midwife.

Midwifery FAQ

Midwifery additional costs

Required and recommended Textbooks

What you will learn

Modules are offered via mixed-mode delivery, so students must have computer competencies and be able to access a computer and the internet.

View programme modules

Level 5 compulsory modules

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites
HPRO5401	Professional Communication	5	15
HPRO5402	Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Midwifery Practice	5	15
HPRO5403	Introduction to Midwifery Skills	5	15
HPRO5404	Partnership Practice Experience	5	15
HPRO5405	Human Anatomy and Physiology Foundations	5	15
HPRO5406	Introduction to Te Ao Māori	5	15
HPRO5407	Midwifery and Sustainability	5	15	HPRO5401 HPRO5403
HPRO5408	Midwifery Ways of Knowing 1	5	15
HPRO5409	Midwifery Practice: Midwifery Skills	5	15	HPRO5401 HPRO5403
HPRO5410	Hauora Māori	5	15	HPRO5402 HPRO5406

Level 6 modules

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites
HPRO6401	Pregnancy, Birth, and Bioscience	6	15	HPRO5403 HPRO5404 HPRO5405
HPRO6402	Well Baby, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Nutrition	6	15	HPRO5403 HPRO5404 HPRO5405
HPRO6403	Midwifery Practice: Pregnancy and Birth	6	30	HPRO5403 HPRO5404 HPRO5405 HPRO5409
HPRO6404	Pharmacology and Prescribing for Midwifery Practice	6	15	HPRO5403 HPRO5405
HPRO6405	Midwifery Ways of Knowing 2	6	15	HPRO5402 HPRO5403 HPRO5404 HPRO5406 HPRO5408
HPRO6406	Midwifery Practice: Complex Practice – Pre-existing Conditions	6	30	HPRO6401 HPRO6402 HPRO6403
HPRO6407	Midwifery Practice: Complex Practice – Pre-existing Conditions	6	30	HPRO6401 HPRO6402 HPRO6403
HPRO6408	Unwell Baby	6	15	HPRO6402

Level 7 modules

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites
HPRO7401	Midwifery Practice: Complex Practice – Community	7	15	HPRO6406 HPRO6407
HPRO7402	Cultural Safety and Women’s Health in Aotearoa New Zealand	7	15	HPRO6405
HPRO7403	Midwifery Ways of Knowing 3	7	15	HPRO6405
HPRO7404	Sustainable Practice in Midwifery	7	15	HPRO5407 HPRO7401 HPRO7402 HPRO7403
HPRO7405	Midwifery Practice: Evidence-based Practice	7	30	HPRO7401 HPRO7402 HPRO7403
HPRO7406	Midwifery Practice: Continuity of Care	7	45	HPRO7401 HPRO7402 HPRO7403
HPRO7407	Midwifery Practice: Core Practice	7	15	HPRO7401 HPRO7402 HPRO7403
HPRO7408	Midwifery Practice: Rural Practice	7	15	HPRO7401 HPRO7402 HPRO7403

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.

Application process

Covid-19 vaccination information

In light of the pandemic, it is highly recommended that you are vaccinated against Covid-19 if you want to apply for this programme.

Apply online or download and complete an Application to Enrol Form. Please check the closing dates for applications at the top of this page.
Complete the online Self-Disclosure Form. If you have applied in hard copy, you will need to complete the Self-Disclosure Form, if you have applied online this form is included as part of the online application process.
If applying in hard copy, and if you are unsure that you meet the entry criteria, complete the Additional Information Form. This will enable us to further assess your application. If applying online, and if you are unsure that you meet the entry criteria, select discretionary entrance and this form is then included as part of the online application process.
If you have them, provide certified copies of your prior academic transcripts. Find out about supporting material for enrolment here.
We may also need to verify your identity (your legal name and date of birth) as well as your residency status. If you are a domestic student, we may be able to do this through your National Student Number (NSN), if we cannot access your NSN number, you will need to provide evidence of this by supplying verified copies of your birth certificate or passport.
Please review the checklist here to ensure you have included all necessary documentation.

Once you have submitted your application

You will receive confirmation that your application has been received and we will let you know if there is anything additional that we need from you.
If you are a domestic applicant, your application will be assessed through the capped programme selection process. Please click here to find out more about this process.
If you are accepted to study, we will send you an enrolment offer letter. You will need to accept this to confirm your place on the programme. Click here to find out more about enrolment and accepting your offer.

After you have accepted your offer

If you do not have a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402), you will need to complete this before you start the programme. You will not be able to start clinical placements in your first year without the First Aid Certificate.
At the start of the programme, you will need to provide evidence of your immunity status and declare the vaccinations you have had, as well as provide a medical certificate that confirms you are healthy and fit for clinical practice (eg frequent handwashing will not aggravate hand eczema, etc). Your doctor or a delegated authority to a nurse practitioner will need to complete the Immunisation Status and Vaccination Declaration and a medical certificate. Unless these documents are received and the requirements confirmed, you will not be able to start clinical placements.
During your first week on campus, you will be required to complete a number of safety checks to comply with the provisions of the Children's Act 2014. This means you need to bring your laptop and two identification documents with you (one identification document must be a photo ID such as a birth certificate, passport, firearms licence, certificate of citizenship and your driver's licence, 18 plus card, student ID, IRD card, New Zealand Certificate of Citizenship, or Community Service Card). Please read further information here.

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Disclaimers

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Entry criteria

Academic admission

Applicants must have:

University Entrance as defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

In addition, Midwifery Council also requires that applicants have NCEA level 3 consisting of:

60 credits at level 3 or higher including:
- a minimum of 18 credits in biology, chemistry or physics
- a minimum of 16 credits in an English language rich subject (such as English, history, art history, classics, geography or economics, media studies)
- a further 16 credits at level 3 or higher in two approved subjects or domains on the National Qualifications Framework
20 credits at level 2, including:
- a minimum of 16 credits in biology and
- a further 16 credits in chemistry or physics
- 16 credits in another level 2 subject

For examinations other than NCEA (eg International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), applications will be assessed for academic entry equivalency.

Or

Successfully completed a relevant foundation or bridging qualification at level 4 or above.

Or

A recognised equivalent.

Special and discretionary admission

Special admission is available for this degree. Applicants who are over 20 years must have evidence of academic equivalence of the above (academic admission); or demonstrated evidence of ability to study successfully at degree level, as required by Midwifery Council.

Discretionary admission is not available for this degree. Applicants who are under 20 years must meet the academic admission criteria as listed above, as required by Midwifery Council.

Programme specific admission

In addition, applicants must also meet the following programme-specific requirements:

1. Prior to enrolment (at time of application):

A self-declaration, providing information regarding:
- Criminal convictions.
  Applicants are required to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or have been prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of criminal conviction may result in the Midwifery Council refusing to register a person as a midwife.
- Mental and physical conditions.
  Applicants are required to indicate if they have had any mental and/or physical conditions, to demonstrate that they are fit for practice as a midwife. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of physical or mental conditions may result in the Midwifery Council being unable to register a person as a midwife. A medical report may also be requested, where evidence of good health is required, as per Midwifery Council requirements.
- Personal statement, which demonstrates communication skills and self-responsibility in relation to their learning and practice, as required by Midwifery Council.
- An indication of whether they hold a driver’s license, and if not whether they have access to reliable transport. This programme has travel requirements associated with clinical placement; it is therefore recommended that applicants have a driver’s license to support them with meeting the programme clinical placement requirements.

2. At least two written references.

The reference is required to demonstrate the applicant has good character and that the applicant is sufficient for safe and effective practice as a midwife, as required by the Children’s Act 2014.

Referees will ideally be provided by an academic in a leadership or tutorial position/teacher/lecturer, and an employment/professional/volunteer-based referee. Referees may not be a family member, partner or flatmate.

3. Registered health practitioners from other disciplines who seek Recognition of Prior Knowledge and Skills (RPKS) on the basis of their health professional qualification and practice experience must hold registration with the relevant regulatory authority in New Zealand and provide a Certificate of Good Standing from that authority.

4. Provide evidence of achieved First Aid Certificate covering relevant NZQA standards or skills standards (e.g. 6401 and 6402).

Once ākonga are accepted onto the programme they are required to:

Complete a safety check. The safety check will be required to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Children’s Act 2014. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Reference checks,
- Police check,
- A risk assessment.
Unsatisfactory results arising from the full safety checking process may result in the ākonga being declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study.

During the programme (after commencement of study):

Ākonga are required to:
- Declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period of the programme. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may result in the ākonga being immediately withdrawn from the programme.
Ākonga will be required to:
- Provide evidence of immunisation status to secure clinical practice experiences, which may be required by clinical placement providers.

Language requirements

As per Midwifery Council, applicants for whom English is a second language must complete an assessment of their English language and pass at the required standard. This is not applicable for applicants where any of the Aotearoa official languages are their first language. This can be achieved through completion of either:

the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (academic version) with an overall score of 7 and not less than 6.5 in writing and comprehension and not less than 7.0 in speaking and listening; or
an OET test with passes at A or B level (350 or above) in the four areas

Evidence of successful completion must be provided at time of application to the programme. Applicants must contact the Midwifery Council if they wish to apply for an exception.

What happens if I do not meet the entry criteria?

There are pathways to help you get where you want to be. You could start with the Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway, or if you need to brush up on your science knowledge, we have an online health science module that we can refer you to.

Please note, if you are under 20 years of age, you will not be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Midwifery unless you have met the requirements of NCEA Level 3.

Do you want to see full details of the entry criteria?

VIEW PROGRAMME REGULATIONS

Don't meet the entry criteria?

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Pathways

Health and social practice pathway diagram

To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

Your first day

Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.

Semester 1 2026

Whānau evening

Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Time: 5pm

Venue: The Atrium, City Campus

Induction

Date: Monday, 2 February 2026
Time: 8.30am
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus

Semester 1 starts 02.02.2026

Returning students
Please check your timetable to find your first class date.

What you will need

What to bring on your first day:

Student ID Number, log in, and password details
Pen and notebook
Laptop or portable device

If not submitted to the Student Enrolment and Information Centre, if possible, please bring a copy of your:

Comprehensive First-Aid Certificate
Medical certificate for entering midwifery
Immunisation Status and Vaccination Declaration - we will discuss this with you during induction
two photo IDs (e.g. driver's licence and passport) with you for the Child Protection Application that will be done in class during the first week, including the names of two referees
if you have any questions, please email midwifery@wintec.ac.nz.

Timetable information

All Wintec timetables are available online here.

How to find your way around

Campus maps can be found here.

Parking and bus information

Both the Rotokauri and City campuses have parking available - payment and permits may be required. Learn more about parking and find out about bus services here.

He reo pōwhiri, your official welcome to Wintec

Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe e piki nei, e kake nei ki te Kuratini o Waikato.

You are warmly invited to attend the official welcome to Wintec for all new students, staff and whānau (family) at either our marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa or Rotokauri campus. The pōwhiri is a welcoming ceremony involving mihimihi (speeches), waiata (singing), and will conclude with kai timotimo (light refreshments). Please gather at the campus hubs, and a staff member will guide you through our pōwhiri.

Click here to find out when the next pōwhiri will be.

Paying for your study

Course-related costs

Please find the course-related additional cost for midwifery here.

Additional information

Child protection safety check
Wintec is required by law, under the Children's Act 2014, to safety check students enrolled in programmes that include placements where they could be working with children or young people under 18 years old.
The safety check will be completed at your induction and will require you to complete an NZ police vetting form, a questionnaire and provide the contact details of a referee we can email, as well as additional forms of ID (one of which must be a photo ID). If you would like more information about the Children's Act or the safety checking process you can click here.

Booklist

View the Bachelor of Midwifery Textbooks.

All midwifery textbooks are available digitally for free through our library. You may purchase books at your discretion.

Purchasing textbooks

If your programme requires you to have access to textbooks, these can be purchased through a range of suppliers listed below:

New Zealand-based suppliers

General book suppliers

First aid certificate

Health status

At the start of your programme, you will be asked to provide evidence of your immunity and vaccinations; this is required for clinical placement. Your doctor or health provider may be able to confirm this from your medical records; otherwise, a blood test will be required. Please ask your doctor to complete the Immunisation Status and Vaccination Declaration. You will be required to cover the cost of any screening, treatment or vaccinations you may require.

Vaccinations are also available from Wintec Health, Counselling and Wellbeing Centre, located in A Block, open 8am to 4pm, phone 07 834 8869 to make an appointment.

Students are also required to submit a medical certificate. This must be signed by a medical practitioner.

Uniform

Uniforms cost are approximately $120-$160.

Equipment

Clinical placement

Clinical practice placements in the programme may be out of your hub (Hamilton, Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, or Gisborne). Transport to and from these placements, accommodation, and any extra costs required are the students' responsibility. Students with a restricted driver's licence will need to submit a plan on how they will get to clinical placements and births that happen between 10pm, and 7am for the first year of study. A full driver's license is required for year two, three and four of study.

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