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BSc Operating Department Practice

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Operating Department Practice
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
4136A
Median salary
£41,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 94%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 93%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 15%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Other Health Professionals: 100%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 100%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 50%
  • South East: 25%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 65%
  • A degree: 25%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP).
  • 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £48,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Health sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at London South Bank University do next?

75% 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 at London South Bank University?

93% 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 at London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.

Is BSc Operating Department Practice at London South Bank University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP). 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 at London South Bank University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.