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Operating Department Practice

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Operating Department Practice

Find out more about studying Operating Department Practice at ARU.

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Student stories

Find out more about our Operating Department Practice students' experiences at ARU.

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Operating Department Practice facilities

Our Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses both offer state of the art purpose built theatres skills laboratories, in which our students are able to use sophisticated equipment to simulate many aspects of the perioperative environment.

 

Take a look at our Operating Department Practice facilities

Placements

Our Operating Department Practice students spend an average of 24 hours a week on placement. You'll work in all areas of perioperative care, across a variety of teams.

Find out more about Operating Department Practice placements
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Student life

Find out what it's like to live and study at ARU, and about the support and opportunities we offer.

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