Master of Midwifery
Course details
Porn研究所 the course
Porn研究所 the programme
Already practising as a registered midwife but want to develop advanced skills through independent research and scholarship?
This internationally-recognised programme has a strong research focus and builds on the knowledge and skills gained during the聽Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery聽through the provision of more demanding and intensive study.聽
During this programme, you will benefit from the support and advice from experienced lecturers and make use of our extensive networks to increase your career prospects. You'll need to attend two Thesis Schools each year; these are online so you can attend from wherever you are studying. The Thesis Schools are an opportunity for you to present your progress to lecturers and your peers in the programme, to seek feedback and contribute to the discussions about the work of others, a fertile ground for great ideas!
Studying part-time
We know part-time study isn't always possible so we offer a part-time study option for this programme - talk to us about what will suit you best!
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- You must be a registered midwife and hold a聽聽with a B grade average,聽OR听别辩耻颈惫补濒别苍迟.
- Consideration for direct entry into the 180-credit Master's programme will require presentation of a portfolio which demonstrates appropriate academic and personal skills. These include:
- Completion of 60 credits of postgraduate study (or equivalent)
- Eligibility for cross-crediting of postgraduate level courses completed elsewhere
- Portfolio of publications
- Presentation of a comprehensive and well-structured research proposal
- Completed research projects or ongoing involvement in collaborative research projects which demonstrate understanding and facility with research processes
- Midwifery experience which could include an extensive practice history including project work undertaken during self- or institutional employment.
International equivalence
To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
For New Zealand registered midwives
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- Overall Academic IELTS 7.5 (achieved in聽one聽test completed in the last two years),聽OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS聽(see here for聽internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
For International midwifery students who are not registered in New Zealand
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 (achieved in聽one聽test completed in the last two years)
- Speaking band >/=7.0
- Listening band >/=7.0
- No individual band less than 6.0,聽OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS聽(see here for聽internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 (achieved in聽one聽test completed in the last two years)
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a聽wide range of English programmes.
Porn研究所 the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
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