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Good health and wellbeing are vital for people and communities to thrive. Match your passion with your skills to make a difference in the health sector.
Get prepared to work in a wide variety of roles in the New Zealand health sector. Find out about the areas of health you can specialise in.
Explore ways to enhance quality maternity care for pēpi (baby) and whānau (family).
Our Bachelor of Midwifery is a four-year undergraduate degree that gives you the skills to support the health and wellbeing of new families during and after pregnancy and birth. Give back to your community and build a meaningful career as you help to bring new life—and new parents—into the world.
You can also take your existing midwifery skills to the next level with postgraduate study at the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice. Whether you work in primary, secondary or tertiary care, at management level or within the community, we'll work with you to tailor a course of study that matches your goals.
Learn alongside fellow midwives with diverse backgrounds and varying experience. Graduate with the skills and knowledge to enhance professional care and meet the demands of any situation.
Undergraduate degrees
Bachelor of Midwifery – BMid
- Duration 4 years
- Complete 480 points
- Location Wellington campuses
- Entry University Entrance or alternative admission type, and to meet the entry standards of the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Postgraduate qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Health – PGCertHlth
- Duration 1 trimester
- Complete 60 points
- Location Kelburn, Pipitea and Wellington Hospital campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Postgraduate Diploma in Health – PGDipHlth
- Duration 2 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location Kelburn campus
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Master of Health – MHlth
- Duration 3 trimesters
- Complete 180 points
- Location Wellington campuses and online
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with at least a B average
Master of Health Research – MHR
- Duration 3 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location Study from anywhere in New Zealand, with Wellington-based supervision
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Next starting date Any time (+ -2 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree with Honours or postgraduate qualification in a health-related discipline, and significant relevant professional experience.
Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery – PGCertMid
- Duration 2 trimesters
- Complete 60 points
- Location Wellington Regional Hospital campus
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree and registered midwife with a current practising certificate from the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Doctor of Midwifery – DMid
- Duration 9 trimesters
- Complete 360 points
- Location Wellington Regional Hospital campus and online
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Next starting date 23 Feb 2026 (+ -2 more) - Entry Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or Master’s degree, or postgraduate diploma in midwifery or a relevant subject with at least a B average, and at least five years’ professional midwifery practice
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