Operating Department Practice
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Operating Department Practice (ODP) prepares you for a rewarding career in an essential clinical profession. Operating Department Practitioners provide skilled and holistic care to support surgical patients at all stages of surgery, from anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery. Operating Department Practitioners also play a critical role in a hospital’s ability to carry out surgery, working as part of the surgical team and as a link to other teams and departments within the hospital. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Science or health related subjects would be an advantage |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1 Sep 2026 NHS Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2025 NHS September 2026 NHS Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £20,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £28,500 | £38,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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