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.

 

As a student in this research-informed undergraduate midwifery qualification you’ll be learning from academics who are experienced and passionate midwives—as well as getting access to Victoria University of Wellington’s expertise in science, psychology, and education.

 

First year

In your first year, you’ll mostly be based at our Kelburn campus, taking foundation courses in biology, chemistry, human development, and health psychology.

 

You’ll begin your introduction to midwifery practice, experiencing the hands-on aspects of care in a clinical setting like a hospital or birthing centre, or with a midwife in the community.

 

Second and third years

You’ll spend time getting more experience with midwifery practice in clinical learning environments. This might be in a simulation lab or in a real-life setting with women, pregnant people, and babies.

 

You’ll also build your knowledge of the theory of midwifery through lectures, online learning, and face-to-face intensives at the University’s campus at the Wellington Regional Hospital.

 

Fourth year

By the end of your fourth year, you will have completed 2,400 hours of practice. You’ll have the skills, knowledge, and experience to sit the National Midwifery Examination and qualify as a registered midwife.