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PostgraduateMSc

Operating Department Practice (Pre-registration)

York St John University
York, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Operating Department Practice (Pre-registration) at York St John University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Prepare for an exciting career in Operating Department Practice (ODP) where every heartbeat, every breath, and every second count. On this dynamic and transformative course, you will nurture your passion for patient care within the high-pressure environment of the operating theatre. Our Operating Department Practice MSc is an innovative postgraduate route into the field of perioperative practice, leading to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. International tuition fees are £18,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Perioperative Anatomy and Physiology
Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment
Anaesthetic Principles and Techniques
Operating Theatre Practice and Protocols
Patient Care and Professional Practice
Pharmacology in Perioperative Care
Clinical Skills and Competency Development
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,200

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£29,500
5 years£22,500£29,500£33,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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