BSC (HONS) OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTICE
Operating department practitioners (ODPs) are an important part of the operating department team working with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses to help ensure every operation is as safe and effective as possible. As an ODP, you’ll be responsible for putting the theory into clinical practice. You’ll need to develop a broad knowledge of perioperative practice techniques in anaesthetics, surgical and post-operative practice. Excellent management and communication skills are also vital, as you’ll be involved with the assessment, delivery and evaluation of perioperative care.
Taught within the School of Health Sciences, our three-year course is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and prepares you so that you’re eligible to apply for registration as an ODP. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to become a competent, highly sought-after ODP, able to provide high standards of patient care and skilled support, alongside medical and nursing colleagues during peri-operative care.
You will have a caring and compassionate nature and a thoughtful and conscientious approach. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team, and excel within a pressurised and rapidly changing environment. Excellent problem solving skills are also key, as are good communication skills.
ODPs are sought after professionals. Once you have qualified, pay and responsibility will depend upon experience and further specialist skills you may acquire. ODPs may work in a wide range of areas including transplant teams, orthopaedic clinics and special care baby units. You may go on to become a senior ODP, perhaps running a theatre unit. Critical thinking and analytical graduate skills will also enable you to seek opportunities in research, education and training and the expanding clinical opportunities available to ODP’s in places like Intensive Care units.
As part of our recruitment process we’ll explore the values of the NHS Constitution at interview, with successful candidates being able to demonstrate how these are reflected in their own beliefs.
Applicants will have to meet the requirements of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as undergoing an Occupational Health check
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At UEA CareerCentral, we help students understand how their talents and abilities can fit the wider world.
Our guidance, workshops and experiences allow students to explore possible career pathways and the realities of job progression whilst developing the attributes and resilience to achieve their ambitions. Through close collaboration with Schools and Academics across the University, we ensure students are aware of their options and given opportunities from their first day until after they graduate.
We work in partnership with thousands of organisations to ensure students experience different working environments to understand what is expected of them.
PSW Opportunity
2 year
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India Standard XII - the following school boards are accepted for the Senior School Certificate -
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE);
Council of Indian School Certificate examination (CISCE)
nb: latter covers Indian School Certificate (ISC) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE);
West Bengal;
Karnataka;
Maharashtra;
Andhra Pradesh;
Kerala;
Goa;
Delhi;70%, 10 Years
IELTS
IELTS Indicator
7.0 overall with minimum of 6.5 in each component
2 Years
Pearson Academic English
64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component
2 Years
TOEFL iBT
including Special Home Edition
79
2 Years
Reading
18
Writing
17
Listening
17
Speaking
20
INTO UEA English
60% Overall and minimum of 55% in each component
2 Years
Password
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
2 Years
Cambridge English:
B2 First
(formally known as Cambridge English First FCE)
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component - (January 2015 onwards)
Grade C overall and Borderline in all components - (before January 2015)
2 Years
Cambridge English:
C1 Advanced
(formally known as Cambridge English Advanced CAE)
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component - (January 2015 onwards)
Level B2 overall - (before January 2015)
2 Years
Cambridge English:
C2 Proficiency
(formally known as Cambridge English Proficiency CPE)
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component - (January 2015 onwards)
Level C1 overall - (before January 2015)
2 Years
Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life
Level B1 overall and Pass in each component
2 Years
Duolingo English Test
100 overall with 90 in each component
2 Years
Trinity College - Integrated Skills in English
Level ISE III overall with Pass in each component
2 Years
iGCSE English as a First Language (Cambridge) Syllabus 0500* & 0522
*Please note we can only accept the 0500 syllabus if the optional Listening and Speaking components are completed
C
10 Years
iGCSE English as a Second Language (Cambridge) Syllabus 0510 & 0511
*Please note we can only accept these if the optional oral component has been completed
B
10 Years
iGCSE English as a Second Language (Pearson/Edexcel)
B
10 Years
European Baccalaureate (1st or 2nd Language)
6
10 Years
French Baccalaureate: English
10
10 Years
International Baccalaureate English A1 Syllabus (Higher or Standard Level)
4
10 Years
International Baccalaureate English A2 Syllabus (Higher or Standard Level)
4
10 Years
International Baccalaureate English B Syllabus (Higher Level)
4
10 Years
International Baccalaureate English B Syllabus (Standard Level)
5
10 Years
International Baccalaureate English Language and Literature Syllabus (Higher and Standard Level)
4
10 Years
- Course Code: B990
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
51300 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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