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Operating department practice courses
Qualify for a rewarding career in healthcare on our operating department practice degree courses. You’ll train to work in operating theatres preparing and assisting during surgical procedures and medical interventions, and providing recovery care for patients following treatment.
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Operating Department Practice
Undergraduate Full-time 3 Years 112-120 UCAS points
Learn to work in operating theatre departments and critical care environments - providing important care for patients undergoing surgical and anaesthetic interventions.
Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year
Undergraduate Full-time 4 Years 64 UCAS Points
Study operating department practice through hands-on experience in operating theatres and critical care settings – developing the skills to treat people while working alongside academics and qualified practitioners, with a foundation year at the start of the degree.
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Our undergraduate degree will qualify you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, to begin a career as an operating department practitioner. And because the School of Health and Social Care is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK, you'll get significant experience of cross-discipline working practices, preparing you for fast-paced work in multi-professional healthcare teams.
Our courses have been expertly developed over the years alongside clinicians, education specialists, commissioners and service users to provide you with the support and skills you need to register as a qualified health and social care professional.
If you're interested in completing a research degree in this area, you can find out about the PhD and MPhil courses we offer in health and social care.
Why choose us?
Funding
Home students can access a non-repayable maintenance grant of at least £5,000 per year, eligibility applies
Training
We are one of the largest training providers of health and social care in the UK, giving you access to cross-discipline learning