Operating Department Practice (ODP)

Course Overview

Offered by Anglia Ruskin University, the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Chelmsford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree validated by the HCPC. If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you. From the word go, you’ll be spending time in a real theatre, out on placement and in true-to-life skill labs, building up all the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees and funding UK students £9,790 UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now. If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees. Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate. For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate s

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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