BSc Operating Department Practice
Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a final-year independent study unit requiring critical appraisal of professional research literature, and a module on leading and managing change in healthcare involving a service improvement project.
Modules
- Foundations of Surgical Care
- Foundations of Anaesthetic Care
- Foundations of Postanaesthetic Care
- Anatomy & Physiology for Perioperative Practice
- Foundations of Operating Department Practice
- Learning in Higher Education for Healthcare Practice
- Developing Surgical Care
- Developing Anaesthetic Care
- Developing Postanaesthetic Care
- Perioperative Science
- Research for Professional Practice
- Medicines Management for Perioperative Practice
- Enhancing Postanaesthetic Care
- Enhancing Surgical Care
- Enhancing Anaesthetic Care
- Transitioning to Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Evidence for Professional Practice
- Leading & Managing Change in Healthcare