University of Derby

Perioperative Practice (Top-Up)

University of Derby

Course overview

• Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) • Registered Nurses (RN) • Operating theatre professionals • Military staff working in perioperative environments • Care of the Surgical Patient • Developing Competence and Capability

Key highlights

  • Designed for ODPs, registered nurses and operating theatre professionals
  • Open to military staff working in perioperative environments
  • Includes a module on Care of the Surgical Patient
  • Includes a module on Developing Competence and Capability

Entry requirements

if you are an international student, normally your qualification will need to be mapped to the UK equivalent course to ensure that you are entering the programme with at least 120 academic credits at level 5 if you are an international student, normally your qualification will need to be mapped to the UK equivalent course to ensure that you are entering the programme with at least 120 academic credits at level 5 Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications*

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Theatre Nurse
  • Perioperative Practitioner
  • Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Surgical First Assistant
  • Theatre Team Leader

Cost of study

UK/Home: £905 per year | International: £905 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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