Master of Midwifery

Program Overview

This intensive Master's program in midwifery emphasizes research and theory, providing opportunities for independent scholarship. Students can build on foundational knowledge gained through the Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, expanding their skills in advanced midwifery practice. Part-time study options are available, and the program includes online Thesis Schools for peer feedback and collaboration. The program aligns with the standards of professional organizations like the NZ College of Midwives and the International Confederation of Midwives.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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. You'll need to attend two Thesis Schools each year; these are online so you can attend from wherever you are studying.

Other:

• Thesis or dissertation: There are two options for completing this programme.
You can complete a 120 credit midwifery thesis or in some instances a 60 credit midwifery dissertation. The thesis option enables you to complete a piece of original research based on higher order skills of analysis and critical evaluation. Both pathways also require the completion of two compulsory prerequisite courses: Knowledge and Theory in Midwifery, and Research Methods in Midwifery.
• Midwifery organisations:
• The New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) is the professional organisation and recognised 'voice' for midwives and student midwives in New Zealand.
It represents more than 2800 members: NZ College of Midwives.
• Ngā Maia o Aotearoa me to Wai Pounamu (Ngā Maia) is the national organisation representing Māori birthing.
The kaupapa of Ngā Maia focuses on Māmā, Pēpi and Whānau and promoting Matauranga Māori in pregnancy and childbirth: Ngā Maia.
• The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) supports, represents and works to strengthen professional associations of midwives on a global basis.
At present ICM have more than 90 member associations in more than 70 countries. The ICM works with midwives and midwifery associations globally to secure women's right and access to midwifery care before, during and after childbirth: International Confederation of Midwives.
• The Midwifery Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) is the regulatory body for New Zealand midwives.
• Your workload: Each course requires working through online resources and participating in online discussions.
There will be additional reading and preparation of assessments. Individual pathways and hours will vary but across each semester it is reasonable to plan approximately ten hours per week, per course. You'll also need to attend two Thesis Schools each year; these are online so you can attend from wherever you are studying.

• Domestic:
• First year: $11,670
• Second year: $3,897
• International:
• First year: $65,000
• Second year: $32,500