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Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)

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Course details

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Develop the skills to provide excellent midwifery care with AUT's Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) degree.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

  • University Entrance or equivalent
  • Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license
  • Will require satisfactory references
  • Applicants will normally require 18 credits at level 3 in Biology or Chemistry, and 16 credits in one subject from Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

Applicants with English as a second or other language should have completed at least three years of schooling in New Zealand, or will be required to meet IELTS requirements

Indicative rank score

This degree is in high demand. The indicative rank scores below are a guide – they don't guarantee entry. Calculate your rank score

  • NCEA: 210
  • CAIE: 280
  • IB: 29

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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Useful New Zealand school subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Health, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 6.5 or higher in Reading and Writing, and 7.0 in Listening and Speaking

English language requirements

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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