Operating Department Practice

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Why study BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at BU?

  • Enjoy purpose-built, cutting-edge facilities, including an operating theatre simulation suite with highly accurate and life-like manikins

  • Gain hands-on experience working in surgical theatres with multiple and varied practical work placements that make up around half of your time on the course

  • Benefit from a diverse range of placements and future career options: from working in operating theatres to pre-operative assessment, intensive care, A&E, patient transfer teams and other more specialised areas of care

  • Course is HCPC approved and graduates have high employment rates. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified ODP. 100% of students were in employment or further study after completing the course

  • Receive expert teaching from an experienced academic team of registered ODPs who still work clinically (many are also HEA fellows, senior fellows and are engaged in research).

    Funding support: ODP students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000