Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,900
(c. USD32,090.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Surgical procedures demand exceptional patience, specialized knowledge, and calm professionalism. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) exemplify these qualities while maintaining the UK's most rigorous patient care standards. These professionals collaborate with surgical teams including nurses, surgeons, and anesthetists throughout the entire surgical journey - from preoperative preparation to postoperative recovery and follow-up. In the operating theater, ODPs operate at the frontline of surgical patient care. Surgical interventions frequently mark critical milestones in patients' recovery journeys, and as an ODP, you'll serve as an essential team member during these pivotal moments. The ODP profession offers profound fulfillment, providing practitioners with a genuine sense of honor. This academic program combines theoretical instruction with practical training, offering the optimal approach for skill and knowledge development. Classroom learning covers core ODP competencies including biomedical sciences, surgical technology, clinical leadership, and legal/ethical considerations in healthcare practice. To ensure comprehensive clinical competence, 65% of the program involves hands-on training at our network of affiliated hospitals across the East Midlands region. These high-quality placement sites offer supportive learning environments with mentorship, instruction, supervision, and evaluation to prepare students for professional practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCSEs: 3 passes A*-C/ 4 and above (or equivalent), including Maths and English
A-levels: BBC (or equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points, including 45 credits at level 3 and minimum 15 at Distinction, in a health-related subject
BTEC Nationals: Pass relevant Diploma (preferably in a health-related subject) with DMM
Mature Applicants (21+): Applicants aged 21 or over who in the judgement of the University submit sufficient evidence of serious previous study in the health and social care sector, and the academic aptitude to pursue a programme in Operating Department Practice, along with relevant work experience, may be eligible for admission.
Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation. More information about the AFIAH project.
T Levels: Merit in either: Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Midwifery team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Supporting the Theatre team), or Health (with an Occupational Specialism in Dental nursing), or Healthcare Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Pharmacy Services Assistant), or Healthcare Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Healthcare Science Assistant).
Please note: Advice and feedback on whether you meet the entry criteria can only be provided after we have received your application.
If you receive an offer of a place on the course, this will be subject to occupational health clearance and a DBS check (for which there is an associated cost covered by the University).
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
TOEFL iBT - 90
Tuition
GBP
23,900