Bachelor of Midwifery

Entry requirements

• IELTS7 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements University Entrance as defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). In addition, Midwifery Council also requires that all applicants have NCEA level 3, consisting of: 60 credits at Level 3 or higher including: a minimum of 18 credits in Biology, Chemistry or Physics a minimum of 16 credits at Level 3 in an English language rich subject (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics or Media Studies) a further 16 credits at Level 3 or higher in two approved subjects or domains on the National Qualifications Framework. 20 credits at Level 2, including: a minimum of 16 credits in Biology and a further 16 credits in Chemistry or Physics 16 credits in another Level 2 subject. OR you have successfully completed a relevant Foundation OR Health bridging qualification at Level 4 OR above. OR a recognised equivalent. Special admission is available for this degree. For those over 20, you must have evidence of academic equivalence of the academic requirements above or demonstrated evidence of the ability to study successfully at degree level, as required by the Midwifery Council. Discretionary admission is not available for this degree. Applicants who are under 20 must meet the academic requirements listed above, as required by the Midwifery Council. International requirements and equivalence To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification