Teaching
We are Gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and student outcomes
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.
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