University of Derby

Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

University of Derby

Course overview

• Professional Practice • Professional values and behaviours • Professional standards • Leadership and management • Communication and information • Learn on a course with a 100% student satisfaction rate. (NSS, 2022)

Key highlights

  • Modules cover professional practice, values, behaviours and standards
  • Develops leadership, management and communication skills
  • 100% student satisfaction rate (NSS, 2022)
  • Taught by experienced registered Operating Department Practitioners

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …4-9 - must include Mathematics and English or the equivalent level 2 112 UCAS points - or Level 3 qualification

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Scrub Practitioner
  • Recovery 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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