BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice in Chelmsford United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University

Gear up in your scrubs and step directly into the operating theater with our hands-on BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice program, accredited by the HCPC. If the surgical setting excites you, this degree is your perfect match. Right from the start, you'll gain experience in actual operating theaters, through placements, and in realistic simulation labs, developing the expertise required for a thriving career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). Graduates can explore diverse specialties, ranging from anesthesia to intensive care and more. With our program meeting Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, you'll be fully prepared to launch your ODP career immediately.

We understand that Operating Department Practice students seek top-tier instruction, which is why many classes are taught by active professionals in the field. You'll also explore how research and reflective practice enhance daily work, giving you access to their real-world knowledge and insights throughout your studies at ARU.

Our campuses feature simulated operating theaters where you can refine your skills in lifelike training environments.

But your learning won't stop there. Through placements, you'll apply your skills across critical clinical specialties. Our structured three-year placement program ensures exposure to all key areas, with opportunities at leading NHS and private hospitals: