University of Greenwich

Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

University of GreenwichAvery Hill Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme combines academic study with workplace learning to enable you to become a fully proficient operating department practitioner. Some of your learning will take place in our state-of-the-art simulation suite, where you will be able to practice your new skills in a supported simulated environment. You will need to apply through your employer as they will be funding your apprenticeship.

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Key highlights

  • Combines academic study with workplace learning in a healthcare setting
  • Practise new skills in a state-of-the-art simulation suite
  • Apprenticeship funded by your employer while you continue working
  • Trains you to become a fully proficient operating department practitioner

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

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-Anaesthesia Care) Practitioner
  • Theatre Team Leader

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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