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Bachelor of Midwifery

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Program Overview

Recognised by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand, our three year degree* uses blended delivery techniques to enable you to study and work in your own community. You will be able to access practical experience, face-to-face tutorials and online study while living in your own region, including Christchurch, Nelson/Marlborough, West Coast and South Canterbury. All sites are supported by a midwifery lecturer/s who will provide individual support, organise the tutorials and coordinate local midwifery practice experience for you. Compulsory block weeks are taught in Christchurch throughout the year, and all students are required to attend these sessions.

Program Key Stats

$28900 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must: include 18 credits at Level 3 in biology and/or chemistry a minimum of 16 credits at Level 3 in an English language rich subject such as English, history, art history, classical studies, geography or economics a further 16 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved subjects* and and Literacy- 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Certified Midwife (CM)
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
  • Direct-Entry Midwife (DEM)
  • Midwife

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