UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B992

Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year

Name: Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Chatham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 100% of our Operating Department Practice students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025) Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Play an essential role in the perioperative team as an operating department practitioner as you care for patients before, during, and a... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Scientific Principles

Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare

Introduction to Professional Practice

Perioperative Patient Care

Anaesthesia and Surgical Support

Infection Prevention and Control

Operating Theatre Practice and Skills

Clinical Placement and Professional Development

UCAS Code:B992

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	DDE
UCAS Points	48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£28,500	£32,500
3 years	£37,500	£40,500	£45,000
5 years	£42,500	£46,500	£53,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 42% above UK average salary

This course

£40,500

UK average

£28,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary

This course

£46,500

UK average

£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working

4%Studying

9%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

72%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

87%

Overall

Teaching on my course

94%

Learning opportunities

89%

Assessment and feedback

87%

Academic support

84%

Organisation and management

68%

Learning resources

98%

Student voice

86%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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