Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn to become an HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner on this degree, practicing on human patient simulators and working on placement in real hospitals, with one-to-one expert mentorship.
Key highlights
- Leads to HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner
- Practise clinical skills on human patient simulators
- Placements in real hospital operating departments
- One-to-one mentorship from expert practitioners
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — Typical offers A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels at 32 points, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Scie…
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical offers A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels at 32 points, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Scie…
- T-level: Merit — ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 26 Selection…
- BTEC: DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — …in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 26 Selection process All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their applicatio…
- Additional condition: interview — …Selection process All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application, including NHS values based recruitment.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Scrub Practitioner
- Recovery Practitioner
- Surgical Care Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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