BSc (Hons)-Operating Department Practice

Study style

You’ll study the core subjects of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to apply these to clinical situations. You’ll learn to work with specialist equipment and develop high levels of technical skills in managing patients throughout the preoperative care setting.

We use a blended learning approach across university teaching and clinical practice. Approximately 50% of the course is spent in clinical placement settings under the supervision of clinical mentors who support you through the program. You’ll have the opportunity to put theory into practice using state-of-the-art facilities to support your clinical skills. You’ll use simulation equipment to develop your clinical skills in a safe environment.

Typical Offers

• 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels, DMM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

• If you are using a combination of qualifications to achieve the required UCAS tariff points, they must either include at least 2 A levels, a BTEC, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional requirements

• English Language or Literature and Math's Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of proficiency. This needs to be at

   

  Academic IELTS at 7.0

   

  with

   

  no element below 6.5

   

  in all sections of the test.

Graduates from this course can go on to work in:

• the NHS or privately as an Operating Department Practitioner
• education
• research
• another country.