BSc Operating Department Practice
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 37%: 25 offers from 67 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Access course: 16%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 Practice at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Portsmouth do next?
100% 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 University of Portsmouth?
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 Practice at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Portsmouth?
37% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 25 offers from 67 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Portsmouth 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.
Does BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Portsmouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.