BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Canterbury Christ Church University is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to succeed in the field of operating department practice. The course covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and clinical placements. Students will have the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience in operating departments, wards, and other healthcare environments. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including simulation suites and clinical skills laboratories. The course also includes opportunities for volunteer work and research, allowing students to gain valuable experience in the field.

Why Study Operating Department Practice at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of healthcare education in the UK, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable healthcare professionals. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare services. Students at Canterbury Christ Church University benefit from small class sizes, personalized support from lecturers, and opportunities for networking with other healthcare professionals.

Our course enables you to become a confident, capable ODP able to carry out complex activities in operating theatres and allied healthcare settings. You will be supporting patients as they prepare for, undergo and recover from routine and emergency surgical and anesthetic procedures.

You will be guided by staff, within both the University and clinical practice, who has extensive experience in this field of practice and in interprofessional education, which is key to the teamwork needed for patient care.

Once successfully completed, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an operating department practitioner.

You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon successful completion of the course. Newly qualified operating department practitioners typically start their careers on a band 5 (NHS) before progressing to higher bands following professional development and experience over a period of time.

A Levels BBC

BTEC DMM

Access 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate 9 Points

Combinations A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

Mathematics and English language at GCSE grade C/4 or above.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.