Midwifery
Study midwifery at Otago Polytechnic and guide people through pregnancy, childbirth and the weeks that follow. You will provide real life support to someone during their journey gaining invaluable hands-on experience throughout your studies.
Our midwifery qualifications will fully immerse you in this incredible life event providing or extending your midwifery knowledge and skills to develop professional practices for your career in health and maternity.
The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is the real experience you’ll gain as you study by working and learning with someone who is pregnant. Our practical way of learning enables our graduates to go on to become confident midwives in their field who can provide informed support and guidance, and anticipate any risks.
Our Midwifery programmes are taught via blended delivery in various locations across New Zealand. Blended delivery is a combination of online lecturers, face-to-face tutorials, practice experiences and intensive block courses. This provides you with the flexibility to fit your studies around your life.
Midwifery qualifications
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This internationally-renowned qualification leads to registration as a midwife in New Zealand with solid, theoretical learning and real-life midwifery experience. Complete your studies through a blended combination of practical experience, online learning and compulsory block courses in Dunedin or Porirua.
Duration
3 Years
Delivery
Blended learning
Location
Southland, Greater Wellington, Central Otago, Whanganui, Dunedin, Palmerston North
Career potential
Registered Midwife
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Recertification and Registration Competence Programme for New Zealand Midwives and Overseas Midwives
We offer four hands-on qualifications, approved by the Midwifery Council, as part of the Registration Competence Programme for overseas midwives and Recertification Programme for New Zealand registered midwives.
Duration
14 Weeks
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Registered Midwife
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A suitable option if you're a registered midwife and want to extend your expertise. The online learning option allows you to study from home and participate in online discussions. This programme also takes you one step closer to more advanced midwifery qualifications.
Duration
6 Months
Delivery
Online with workshops
Career potential
Senior Midwife, Specialist roles
Health, Health & Wellbeing
This advanced qualification can help you extend your knowledge in midwifery. It will enable critical thinking and research in your practice while you analyse your experiences as a midwife. You can also build upon this qualification with a Master of Midwifery.
Duration
1 Year
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Senior Midwife, Specialist roles
Choose this intensive programme if you want to pursue independent research and scholarship. This internationally-recognised programme has a strong focus on research and theory. You can also build on your Postgraduate Diploma with another year to achieve the degree.
Duration
2 Years
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Doctoral Research , Educator, Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), Private Practitioner, Senior Midwife
Student Stories
Postgraduate specialties in midwifery
Choose from a range of specialist topics with our online Postgraduate study programmes.
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
