Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University, St James’ (Manchester)
Course overview
Train to provide high standards of care for people during the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery phases of surgical treatment. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as an Operating Department Practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council. UK students may be eligible for a training grant of £5,000 per academic year.
Key highlights
- Train to care for patients during anaesthesia, surgery and recovery
- Eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council on graduation
- Prepares you to practise as a registered Operating Department Practitioner
- UK students may be eligible for a £5,000 annual training grant
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Typical offer 104-112 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.
Up to £1,000Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award
We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree
Up to £3,000Sports Scholarship for Applicants
Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Scrub Practitioner
- Recovery Practitioner
- Surgical First Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 a 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 Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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