BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP), a health sciences degree centred on perioperative care, anaesthesia and surgical support. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake extensive clinical placements in operating theatres throughout the course. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Anaesthesia, Foundations of Surgery, and Introduction to Perioperative Pharmacology. The second year progresses to Applied Anaesthesia, Applied Surgery, and Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care alongside practical placement rotations. The final year focuses on advanced practice and preparation for registration through Enhanced Perioperative Practice, Transition to Professional Practice, and Evidence-based Practice for Operating Department Practitioners.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) An enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is a check with police forces and local authorities in the UK to ascertain whether or not you are suitable to work with certain groups of vulnerable people. These checks are required to be carried out on all prospective students to ensure the safety of our client group. As a student, you will be required to undergo DBS screening each year. Further information on DBS disclosure will be sent at a later date if you are successful and firmly accept your place at ARU. Meeting the entry requirements If you don’t meet our advertised entry requirements you could consider Public Health with Foundation Year , which’ll give you the Level 3 qualification needed to apply for this degree. In your first year you'll make an application to apply for interview and if successful you'll be offered a place on the condition you complete the Year 1 (Public Health with Foundation Year) and meet the conditions of your offer.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 36%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Welfare Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 46%
- London: 34%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Perioperative Practice
- Foundations of Surgery
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Anaesthesia
- Introduction to Perioperative Pharmacology
- Perioperative Practice 1
- Into ARU
- Applied Surgery
- Ruskin Module
- Applied Anaesthesia
- Applying Reflective Practice
- Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care
- Perioperative Practice 2
- Enhanced Perioperative Practice
- Transition to Professional Practice
- Evidence-based Practice for Operating Department Practitioners
- Perioperative Practice 3
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.
How many students continue on BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.