Seeking a rewarding career as a key member of a surgical team in the operating department? This BSc Operating Department Practice degree is for you.
Why study with us
- You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art clinical skills and anatomy laboratories.
- Topics you’ll study include the anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of Operating Department Practice, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, embedding change and leadership and management in the perioperative environment.
- Once you graduate, you’ll be able to work in operating departments and be eligible to apply for statutory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
What you'll do
- You’ll develop your career, enhance your knowledge and skills, and gain an academic qualification.
- Clinical placements are provided in NHS Trusts to enhance your personal and professional development.
- University and staff and services provide an excellent level of support for you on this course to allow you to succeed in your studies.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Endorsements
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Future careers
With a BSc in Operating Department Practice you could work as an ODP in an NHS Trust or private healthcare provider in the UK.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
Our student selection process is underpinned by the National Values Based Recruitment strategy. You’ll aspire to high standards of excellence in professionalism, consistent with NHS values which include: working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care, compassion, improving lives and everyone counts.
Please note if your application is deemed unsuccessful subsequent applications submitted within the same UCAS cycle will not be considered.
- UCAS: 112 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
- BTEC Diploma: D*D*
- Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects
- T Level: M
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
All offers of a place on this course are subject to satisfactory health screening. It is important to note that should your health screening not be satisfactory your offer of a place on this course may be withdrawn.
If you have already enrolled on the course prior to completion of your health screening, or if your health screening clearance is revoked or changes during the course, you may be required to withdraw from the course even if you have already started.
If you would like to discuss or seek advice in respect of the health screening requirements for this course, please contact the Course Enquiries Team.
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
NHS Learning Support Fund
If you are thinking of studying for a health-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree, take a look at what financial support is available.
Find out more about NHS Learning Support FundCare Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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