Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) - AUT University

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The Midwifery programme prepares students for independent and professional life as a midwife and to care for women and their families in childbirth. More than half of the degree involves clinical practice, such as being on call for women in labour and birth, because practical and hands on experience is a vital component of becoming a midwife. Applicants should be prepared to gain full time clinical experience in all areas of Auckland.

Programme Code: AK3452
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 18 February 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance
• Must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act requirements
• Interview may be required
• Police clearance, medical check and reference

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The programme prepares graduates to:

• Work in partnership with women and their families
• Provide excellent midwifery care
• Understand normal childbirth
• Use knowledge of complicated childbirth and neonatal care

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Midwives work in the areas of pregnancy, childbirth and the first four to six weeks after childbirth. They can be employed in public hospitals services, or set up practice as an independent midwife.

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Health Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

YEAR ONE
525188 Midwifery Knowledge and Practice
525189 The Practice of Midwifery I
525193 Midwifery and Treaty of Waitangi Partnerships
526176 Human Biological Science
526906 Maternal Health Problems
526912 Constructions of Knowledge
555103 Interpersonal Skills for Health Professional Practice
555321 Human Structure and Function

YEAR TWO
526187 The Practice of Midwifery II
526902 Lactation and Breastfeeding
526914 Art and Science of Midwifery I
526915 Art and Science of Midwifery II
526916 The Practice of Midwifery III
526917 Women's Health
527188 Pharmacology for Professional Practice
556301 Intermediate Research

YEAR THREE
527201 The Qualified Midwife
527202 Complicated Childbirth
527220 Newborn with Special Needs
527221 Childbirth Complexities
527223 Transition to Practice
527225 The Practice of Midwifery IV
527390 Integrating Midwifery Practice

Te Ara Hauora Māori - PAPERS
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective should select:
555339 Māori Health and Development (instead of 555338 Health in the Context of Aotearoa/New Zealand): and both
527872 Māori Health Promotion AND
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health as electives or alternative course of study.
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.