Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)
Overview
Discover how to be an effective member of a theatre team on this integrated BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship.
Prepare to provide expert assistance throughout the perioperative process by developing skills in anaesthetics, surgery, and post-anaesthetic care.
Learn how to advocate for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, enabling you to work alongside medical colleagues and ensure high quality care.
This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/>Discover how to be an effective member of a theatre team on this integrated BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship.<br/><br/>Prepare to provide expert assistance throughout the perioperative process by developing skills in anaesthetics, surgery, and post-anaesthetic care.<br/><br/>Learn how to advocate for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, enabling you to work alongside medical colleagues and ensure high quality care.<br/><br/><strong>This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.</strong>
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
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Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE). Applicants with a Care Certificate will also be considered.
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject include a minimum of 21 level 3 credits in Science subjects at merit or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
26 points from the IB Diploma with 554 at Higher Level, to include a Higher Level in a science subject (biology, human biology, chemistry, applied science, sports science, PE).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
To include a Higher Level Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at H3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, to include a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 44-46, to include a Principal Subject in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at M3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A level
B,B,C
B,C,C
104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).
T Level
M
Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE), plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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