Bachelor of Midwifery (Level 7)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Midwifery
Qualification
Duration
4 Years
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This programme will provide capable and responsive Te Tiriti o Waitangi midwifery practitioners who will have the knowledge, skills and attributes required to work autonomously and to provide high levels of midwifery care for women/people and their whānau in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduates will be culturally competent, sustainable, and reflective professionals who will be able to engage in whānau-centred midwifery care that upholds the 'mauri o te wahine'.
Graduates of this qualification will be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife in Aotearoa New Zealand upon successful completion of the National Midwifery Examination. They will be able to practice across the Midwifery Scope of Practice in a range of midwifery settings and meet the Competencies for Entry to the Register of Midwives.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
To be admitted to this programme, 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: o a minimum of 18 credits in biology, chemistry or physics o a minimum of 16 credits in an English language rich subject (such as English, history, art history, classics, geography or economics, media studies) o 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: o a minimum of 16 credits in biology o and a further 16 credits in chemistry or physics o 16 credits in another level 2 subject For examinations other than NCEA (e.g. 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 See the Ara website for information on Special and Discretionary Admission Programme specific admission requirements - Please see the Ara website for detail information about programme specific admission requirements
Detailed requirements
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Duration
4 Years
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
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