Midwifery - Master of Health Practice
Do you want to further your understanding of midwifery? Study the AUT Master of Health Practice in Midwifery degree to help you take your health career to the next level. The programme is open to all registered midwives.
The midwifery courses focus on whānau-centred education that is applied and practice orientated, and encourage midwives to critically analyse and develop midwifery practice and expertise. You can choose to take online courses, so you can complete your study while working.
The Master of Health Practice in Midwifery is ideal for health professionals with at least three years of clinical experience. You can select courses that reflect your career needs and interests.
This is part of the Master of Health Practice.
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You need a total of 180 points to complete the Master of Health Practice in Midwifery.
Complete 90 points from
- MIDW813 Physiological Childbirth in Changing Times (30 points)
- MIDW814 Enhancing Preparedness: Childbearing in Disaster Conditions (30 points)
- HEAL869 Resisting Racism in Reproduction (15 points)
- HEAL801 Disability and Health (15 points)
- Or other relevant postgraduate health science courses with the approval of the programme leader
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points) (no option for online study)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
And complete one of
Either
Or
- HEAL986 Research in Practice (45 points)*
- And another relevant 15-point postgraduate health science course**
*Students who enrol in HEAL986 Research in Practice are not eligible for progression into the Doctor of Health Science/PhD
**With approval from the programme director
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Includes online study options and a practice project in an area of your interest
- Closely linked to AUT’s Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health Research
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
- AUT has the only university midwifery department north of Waikato
- Strong industry links to inform our teaching and research
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.