Operating Department Practice (ODP) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Operating Department Practice (ODP) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical Operating Department Practice degree.
If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you.
This highly practical course will develop your clinical skills. You’ll learn to take responsibility for patients’ welfare, assess their journey through the surgical environment, and work as part of a theatre team.
From the word go, you’ll spend time in true-to-life-skills labs, a real theatre, and working in all the essential clinical special...
Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical Operating Department Practice degree.
If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you.
This highly practical course will develop your clinical skills. You’ll learn to take responsibility for patients’ welfare, assess their journey through the surgical environment, and work as part of a theatre team.
From the word go, you’ll spend time in true-to-life-skills labs, a real theatre, and working in all the essential clinical specialities while out on placement.
Why ARU?
* Prepare for vital roles in surgery, anaesthesia, and post-operative care
* Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant
* Dive straight into real-life operating theatre experiences with placements at NHS hospitals
* Get hands-on training in state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation labs
* Study with supportive tutors who are experienced professionals in their field
* Graduate ready to start your career as an ODP
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Chelmsford Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-A71
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112.0
96.0
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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