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A career in Operating Department Practice (ODP) offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to provide patient care in surgical theater settings. This program is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing graduates to qualify as operating department practitioners after meeting all requirements (subject to additional conditions and fees).
Eligible UK students may qualify for annual £5,000 grants through the NHS Learning Support Fund (non-repayable), plus extra financial assistance for those with childcare expenses6. Cutting-edge training resources feature simulated operating theaters, scrub rooms, ambulance replicas, advanced medical mannequins, ward simulations, intensive care setups, and other realistic clinical environments.
Full-time program duration: 3 years (BSc)