BSc Operating Department Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, a health and social care degree centred on surgical, anaesthetic, and post-anaesthetic patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake practice placements in hospital departments throughout the programme and complete a final-year research project. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Operating Department Practice, Introduction to Perioperative Clinical Skills, Introduction to Life Sciences (IPE), Foundations in Professional Practice (IPE), and Foundations in Research (IPE). The second year expands into more complex scenarios with Developing Operating Department Practice, Developing Perioperative Clinical Skills, Applying Life Sciences to Perioperative Practice, Contemporary Studies in Operating Department Practice, and Evidence in Practice (IPE). The final year focuses on advanced competencies through Advanced Operating Department Practice, Advanced Perioperative Clinical Skills, Research for Practice (IPE), and Transition to Professional Practice (IPE).
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions , you must be a UK National or Irish National or have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland. Overseas applicants without settlement status are not eligible for this course. The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, including a science. A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (A*-C, or 9-4) or equivalent, to include Maths, Science and English/Welsh (First Language). Recent academic study (within 5 years of the course start date) required. We can recommend one of our appropriate short courses. All applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (no element below 6.5). All post-interview offers for this degree will be conditional on satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearances.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 30%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
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.
Modules
- Introduction to Operating Department Practice
- Introduction to Perioperative Clinical Skills
- Introduction to Life Sciences (IPE)
- Foundations in Professional Practice (IPE)
- Foundations in Research (IPE)
- Developing Operating Department Practice
- Developing Perioperative Clinical Skills
- Applying Life Sciences to Perioperative Practice
- Contemporary Studies in Operating Department Practice
- Evidence in Practice (IPE)
- Advanced Operating Department Practice
- Advanced Perioperative Clinical Skills
- Research for Practice (IPE)
- Transition to Professional Practice (IPE)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at Wrexham University do next?
80% 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 Wrexham University?
85% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice at Wrexham 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 at Wrexham University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.