Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree validated by the HCPC.
If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you.
From the word go, you’ll be spending time in a real theatre, out on placement and in true-to-life skill labs, building up all the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
As a graduate, you’ll find there are opportunities in a host of specialisms from anaesthesia to intensive care and beyond. And, thanks to our course meeting the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), you’ll be able to dive right into your career as an ODP.
Put your new skills into practice in real-life settings.
Learn how to use industry-standard equipment in our labs.
Achieve your goals with guidance from our experienced staff.
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Study Operating Department Practice at ARU and benefit from:
Our Operating Department Practice degree meets the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) so when you graduate, you’ll be able to register and get to work as an Operating Department Practitioner.
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons, so you can be sure you'll graduate with the skills you need to succeed as an Operating Department Practitioner.
Course Leader/Senior Lecturer
Lecturer an Interim Director of Academic Quality
Lecturer Practitioner, Clinical Skills Tutor and Admissions Tutor for Operating Department Practice
Clinical Skills Tutor
Lecturer Practitioner in Operating Department Practice
Our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) is validated by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning when you graduate you’ll be eligible to register as an Operating Department Practitioner. Most of our students have secured jobs in their third year of study.
As an ODP your career options are wide-ranging, and could see you specialise in any number of areas including anaesthesia, intensive care work, joining a transplant team or even being involved with helicopter emergency services and management.
"Seeing the difference you're making to someone's life is so rewarding, and I am so proud to be a student ODP."
LaurenBSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
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We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
If you want to know more about our Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) course, we're offering virtual taster days where you can meet our lecturers and current students, learn more about the course and the role of the ODP, and pick up useful tips for your application and interview.
Find out more about our Taster DaysYou’ll spend around 24 hours a week on placement. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in hospitals and surgical settings.
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