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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B704
Operating Department Practitioner
University of GreenwichLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£1,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Greenwich, the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care to surgical patients within the operating room and associated care settings, our Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) degree is for you. This BSc Hons Operating Department Practitioner course will prepare you to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing surgery. You will learn to work with a team of highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses in an Operating Department in NHS Trust Hospitals and the Independent sector. The course combines both academic and clinical practice. International tuition fees are £1,000 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, and a 87% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Anatomy and Physiology for Operating Departments
Principles of Anaesthesia and Patient Management
Surgical Nursing and Perioperative Care
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
Infection Prevention and Sterilisation Techniques
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Emergency Care and Critical Procedures
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B704
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£3,000
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 — University of Greenwich
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £32,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £36,000 | £45,000 |
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▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-09 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
80%Working
5%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-09 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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
58%Learning resources
90%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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