University of South Wales

Operating Department Practice (Odp)

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

The philosophy behind the course aims to produce practitioners whom the academic and practice staff would choose to look after themselves or their loved ones.

Key highlights

  • Aims to produce practitioners staff would trust with their loved ones

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS Points: 112 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes T Level: Pass (C and above) Applicants are required to attend an interview.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: BBC — to exclude General Studies
  • A-level: BB — to exclude General Studies
  • Additional condition: interview — Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes T Level: Pass (C and above) Applicants are required to attend an interview.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — One satisfactory reference An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500

  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000

  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250

  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Scrub Practitioner
  • Recovery Practitioner
  • Surgical Care Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,200

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

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