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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B991

Operating Department Practice

Edge Hill University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Edge Hill University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Train to provide high standards of care for people during the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery phases of surgical treatment. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as an Operating Department Practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council. Operations are complex and there’s a big demand for care experts at each stage of a patient’s perioperative journey. 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 99% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and Physiology for Operating Department Practice
Perioperative Pharmacology and Drug Administration
Anaesthetic Principles and Techniques
Surgical Procedures and Instrumentation
Patient Care and Communication Skills
Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Operating Department Clinical Placement
UCAS Code:B991
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£18,000£24,500
5 years£16,500£24,500£31,000

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▼ 37% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
95%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Operating Department Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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