Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Grow your skills in our simulated wards and operating theatre. You’ll get to use equipment and learn processes you’ll use in practice Our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council meaning you’ll be eligible to register with them upon successful completion of the course
Key highlights
- Train in simulated wards and a simulated operating theatre
- Hands-on use of equipment and processes used in practice
- Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Graduates eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass Access with a minimum of 80
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: BBC — or equivalent
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …condition of offer All applicants are required to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health check.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health check.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are takin…
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Scrub Practitioner
- Recovery Practitioner
- Surgical Care Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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