Course Overview

The Operating Department Practice qualification (BSc ODP) entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered ODP.

Career opportunities are strong, there is a good starting salary, and 100% of graduates are in full-time employment within the healthcare sector.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have found work in local, regional, and national NHS hospital trusts and independent sector hospitals.

General Eligibility

GCSEs: 3 passes A*-C/ 4 and above (or equivalent), including Maths and English

A-levels: BBC (or equivalent)

Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points, including 45 credits at level 3 and minimum 15 at Distinction, in a health-related subject

BTEC Nationals: Pass relevant Diploma (preferably in a health-related subject) with DMM

Mature Applicants (21+): Applicants aged 21 or over who, in the judgment of the University, submit sufficient evidence of severe previous study in the health and social care sector and the academic aptitude to pursue a program in Operating Department Practice, along with relevant work experience, may be eligible for admission.

Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation. More information about the AFIAH project.

T Levels: Merit in either: Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Midwifery team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Theatre team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Dental nursing), or Healthcare Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Pharmacy Services Assistant), or Healthcare Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Healthcare Science Assistant).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.