Overview

This Postgraduate Diploma in Health in Midwifery program from Victoria University of Wellington is a great opportunity to gain advanced knowledge of complex health care systems and develop the theoretical and practical skills you need to become a leader in your workplace, with the programme delivered flexibly to fit around work commitments.

Key Facts

Whether you want to study something new, enhance your career prospects with a qualification or get up to date with new developments in your industry, postgraduate study in health can help you achieve your goals.

As a guide, for each 30-point course you take at the University, you should allocate around 10 hours per point for self-directed study, research, assessments and attendance at lectures and workshops.

If you’re studying full-time, you can expect a workload of 40 hours of study time a week for much of the year. Part-time students doing one course per trimester will need to allocate approximately 20 hours of study a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working full-time.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real World Midwifery

Midwifery Assessment and Decision-making in Complex Maternity Care

Either Research Methods

Evaluation for Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Midwifery View 3 other Masters in Midwifery in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Victoria University of Wellington and/or in New Zealand, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37850 NZD / year

≈ 37850 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Wellington

Funding

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