BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Anglia Ruskin University

Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical Operating Department Practice degree. Accommodation guarantee and commuter support Guaranteed accommodation for Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle starters, and support for commuting students. If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our modules are designed to give you the skills and experience to work as an ODP. We'll explore how the human body works, and how psychological wellbeing can impact recovery. Year 1: Understanding Perioperative Practice, Foundations of Surgery, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Anaesthesia, Introduction to Perioperative Pharmacology, Perioperative Practice 1. Year 2: Applied Surgery, Ruskin Module, Applied Anaesthesia, Applying Reflective Practice, Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care, Perioperative Practice 2. Year 3: Enhanced Perioperative Practice, Transition to Professional Practice, Evidence-based Practice for Operating Department Practitioners, Perioperative Practice 3, Quality Improvement in Healthcare.

Career pathways

This degree course is validated by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), so when you graduate you’ll be eligible to register and work as an operating department practitioner. Most of our students secure jobs in their third year of study.

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