Operating Department Practice

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Coventry University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Operating Department Practice (ODP) is an exciting and rewarding career where you work within the perioperative theatre environment caring for patients undergoing surgery. OPDs, unique among undergraduate Allied Health Professions in the UK, receive specialised training for operating theatre roles. Throughout your training, you'll develop autonomy as a practitioner, collaborating with anaesthetists, surgeons, and other professionals to prepare and assist in surgical and anaesthetic procedures, thereby enhancing patient care experiences. ODPs play a crucial and unique role in patient care. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees and funding Student Full-time Part-time UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £9,790 per year Not available EU £9,790 per year with EU Support Bursary**£20,800 per year without EU Support Bursary** Not available International £20,800 per year Not available A non-repayable grant of £5,000 and extra payments worth up to £3,000 may be available to eligible students for each year of study6. Read more about this in the NHS Learning Support Fund information booklet. For advice and guidance

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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