University of Greenwich

Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons

University of GreenwichAvery Hill Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course combines academic study with clinical placements where a range of health professionals will assist in your Operating Department Training. Some of your learning will take place in our brand-new simulation suite where you will be able to practice your acquired skills in a supported simulated environment. When you complete your course you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered Operating Department Practitioner.

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Key highlights

  • Academic study combined with clinical placements in operating departments
  • Training supported by a range of health professionals on placement
  • Brand-new simulation suite for practising skills in a supported setting
  • Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as Operating Department Practitioners

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Scrub Practitioner
  • Recovery (Post-Anaesthetic Care) Practitioner
  • Surgical First Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790

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 Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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