BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (Apprenticeship)
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and workplace environment
Course overview
Our degree apprenticeship in Operating Department Practice allows you to be employed and receive a full wage while studying.
Key highlights
- Degree apprenticeship combining employment with university study
- Earn a full wage while you study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Academic Entry Requirements: For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
- UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Anaesthetic Practitioner
- Scrub Practitioner
- Recovery Practitioner
- Surgical First Assistant
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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