Operating Department Practice (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Why study BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (with Foundation Year) 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).

    Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the ODP degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. The Foundation Year is based at our Talbot Campus. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your ODP study.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2221 Physiotherapists

    Course Details

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