BSc Operating Department Practice
Course overview
The BSc Operating Department Practice at EdgeHill University is a three-year full-time programme that prepares students to provide excellent care during the anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery phases of treatment.
The course is structured to develop expertise with the first and second years introducing fundamental principles, all-round care for various patient groups and research application. The final year focuses on critical reflection, emergencies, and advanced skills for professional development, making students eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon completion.
Entry requirements
Interested candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and other important information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates typically need 104-112 UCAS Tariff points achieved through qualifications such as A Levels at BCC, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, or a T Level.
- International qualifications equivalent to A levels are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates from countries where English is not spoken are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving an overall score of 6.0 on the IELTS test with no less than 5.5 in each section.
- Equivalent English language qualifications, such as TOEFL, are also accepted.
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Operating Department Practice from Edge Hill University can become:
- NHS or Private Healthcare Operating Department Practitioners
- Senior Operating Department Practitioners
- Team Leaders of an operating theatre
- Surgical Care Practitioners
- Anaesthesia Associates
- Advanced Critical Care Practitioners
- Perioperative care.researchers
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Operating Department Practice at Edge Hill University is approximately £17,000 per year for international students.
Admission
Those who wish to study the course can apply directly to the University or reach out to our trained counsellors for guidance.
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