Midwifery Subject regulations
Midwifery is offered through the Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) (MClinPrac(Midwifery)). The degree regulations stipulate the programme requirements.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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MClinPrac(Midwifery) Year 1: Students must complete MIDWF571, MIDWF572, MIDWF573, MIDWF574, MIDWF575 and MIDWF576.
Year 2: Students must complete MIDWF581, MIDWF582, MIDWF583, MIDWF584 and MIDWF585.
Midwifery papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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MIDWF571
The Practicing Midwife in Aotearoa
This paper explores midwifery as an autonomous profession in Aotearoa New Zealand, defining its philosophy and scope of practice. Students develop... |
15 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF572
Equity in Midwifery Care
This paper considers midwifery practice in Aotearoa, analysing this in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whānau health, with insights from... |
15 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF573
Midwifery Practice 1
This paper introduces the role of the midwife as a health professional through 300 hours of clinical placement. |
30 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF574
Applied Science for Midwifery
This paper explores the physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care, including when complexities arise. It introduces pharmacology and... |
15 | 26K (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF575
Postnatal Care and the Newborn
This paper explores postnatal care and newborn health, focusing on physiology, lactation, pharmacology, and managing deviations from normal postnatal... |
15 | 26K (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF576
Midwifery Practice 2
This paper builds on the role of the midwife as a healthcare professional through 300 hours of clinical placement. |
30 | 26K (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF581
Assessment of Risk and Complexity in Midwifery
This paper focuses on the application of physiological knowledge in complex childbirth scenarios, including comprehension of the causes and effects... |
15 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF582
Applied Pharmacology for Midwives
This paper offers a comprehensive overview of prescribing practices within the midwifery scope of practice. It consolidates knowledge regarding the... |
15 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF583
Midwifery Practice 3
This paper further develops the understanding of the midwife's role as a healthcare professional, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and... |
30 | 26J (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF584
The Midwifery Profession
This paper consolidates and integrates the role of the midwife as a collaborative health professional, emphasising the importance of teamwork and... |
15 | 26K (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF585
Transition to Registered Midwife Practice
This paper provides students with an extended period of clinical experience under the guidance of a Registered Midwife preceptor, culminating in... |
45 | 26K (Hamilton) |
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MIDWF571 The Practicing Midwife in Aotearoa
This paper explores midwifery as an autonomous profession in Aotearoa New Zealand, defining its philosophy and scope of practice. Students develop...
Points 15This paper considers midwifery practice in Aotearoa, analysing this in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and whānau health, with insights from...
Points 15This paper introduces the role of the midwife as a health professional through 300 hours of clinical placement.
Points 30This paper explores the physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care, including when complexities arise. It introduces pharmacology and...
Points 15This paper explores postnatal care and newborn health, focusing on physiology, lactation, pharmacology, and managing deviations from normal postnatal...
Points 15This paper builds on the role of the midwife as a healthcare professional through 300 hours of clinical placement.
Points 30This paper focuses on the application of physiological knowledge in complex childbirth scenarios, including comprehension of the causes and effects...
Points 15This paper offers a comprehensive overview of prescribing practices within the midwifery scope of practice. It consolidates knowledge regarding the...
Points 15This paper further develops the understanding of the midwife's role as a healthcare professional, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and...
Points 30This paper consolidates and integrates the role of the midwife as a collaborative health professional, emphasising the importance of teamwork and...
Points 15This paper provides students with an extended period of clinical experience under the guidance of a Registered Midwife preceptor, culminating in...
Points 45
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 16 Aug 2025 01:00am