University of Central Lancashire

Operating Department Practice, BSc (Hons)UK/home applicants only

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Seeking a rewarding career as a key member of a surgical team in the operating department? This BSc Operating Department Practice degree is for you.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to work as a key member of a surgical team

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D* Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower…
  • T-level: Merit — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent A satisfactory Criminal reco…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …English or equivalent A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — …satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.

Careers this course leads to

  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Scrub Practitioner
  • Recovery Practitioner
  • Surgical First Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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