BSc Operating Department Practitioner
What students say
Based on about 221 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 540 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 96 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 89%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 91%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 48%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practitioner at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £45,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Nursing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practitioner at University of Greenwich do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Operating Department Practitioner at University of Greenwich?
89% 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 Practitioner at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Operating Department Practitioner at University of Greenwich 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 Practitioner at University of Greenwich?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.