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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B902
Operating Department Practice
University of StaffordshireStafford, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Stafford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn the skills needed to deliver specialised patient care in the operating theatre and other critical areas. As an operating department practitioner (ODP), you’ll follow the patient’s journey from when they are anaesthetised through to their recovery. You’ll scrub up and prepare the surgical equipment, help manage the patient’s airway and play a major role in keeping them safe. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Principles of Anaesthesia and Airway Management
Surgical Instrumentation and Theatre Practice
Patient Assessment and Monitoring
Perioperative Care and Patient Safety
Clinical Pharmacology for Operating Departments
Emergency Response and Critical Situations
Professional Practice and Healthcare Ethics
Operating Department Placement and Practice
UCAS Code:B902
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points |
| 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
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,255
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 — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £24,000 | £26,500 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
66%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
39%Organisation and management
59%Learning resources
83%Student voice
57%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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