University
The University of WaikatoMaster of Clinical Practice (Midwifery)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Hamilton Campus
Summary
The Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) provides an accelerated pathway to becoming a midwife for students who have an existing Bachelor's qualification and are registered health professionals.
Join the University of Waikato as we work to address the serious shortage of midwives in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our innovative new graduate-entry midwifery programme allows registered health professionals to transition to a rewarding new career in midwifery.
This programme has been developed in close partnership with local midwives and maternity service providers. It provides a flexible and accessible pathway to becoming a midwife that recognises your previous skills and experiences, and enables students to work part time during their study.
The Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) degree has been designed to attract new students to the midwifery profession. It aims to make our world-leading model of maternity care available to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Please note that spaces are limited, and we require applications as soon as possible for the following year's intake.
All applicants will go through a selection process - for more information, see our tips for applying for our clinical programmes.
Entry criteria
All applicants will go through a selection process.
Selection of applicants is based on both entry requirements and suitability for Midwifery.
You can apply for the Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) if you have:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) and achieved at least a B grade average in your final year of your degree across the 300 level (third year) papers.
AND
- Are registered under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
The selection process includes:
- a personal statement
- two references
- police vetting
- and an online interview.
Please read our tips for applying.
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferrals
Clinical programmes (Nursing, Midwifery, and Pharmacy) have limited places and a competitive selection process. As a result, deferrals are only approved in exceptional circumstances.
To be eligible for a deferral, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- This is your first deferral request for the programme
- Your offer is at unconditional status
- You are a domestic student
- Your reason for deferral is due to a significant hardship outside your control
- You can provide appropriate supporting documentation
Approved reasons are typically limited to:
- Medical circumstances (e.g. injury, illness, pregnancy)
- Compassionate grounds (e.g. significant bereavement or comparable hardship)
All deferral requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee approval, and the University reserves the right to decline any request.
The Master of Clinical Practice (Midwifery) is available for international students, however you need to be a registered health professional in New Zealand under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 to be eligible to apply.
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