BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Buckinghamshire New University

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 112 - 136 (Full-time) or 48 - 88 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. The requirements for this course are equivalent to: A level grades at BBC or above BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM International Baccalaureate at 30 points FETAC / QQI 5 Distinctions in health care-related subjects Access to HE Diploma in Nursing qualification (Minimum 60 credits overall with 12 Merits and 30 Distinctions at Level 3 and 15 Credits at Level 2 at Pass) You will also need 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C or above or equivalent. An Access to Higher Education qualification (minimum of 45 Level 3 credits, with 18 at Distinction and 27 at Merit) which must be in a science-based subject is also acceptable. Mature students without formal qualifications but who do possess working experience are welcome to apply. We advise you to contact us to discuss your application. Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to hold an IELTs certificate graded 7 or equivalent, with no element below 6.5. Foundation Year progression Progression from the Foundation Year to Level 4 is subject to students meeting the University’s standard academic progression requirements for the Foundation Year. In addition to the standard academic progression requirements, students must also achieve the following prior to entry to Level 4: Completion of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance Completion of Occupational Health clearance Continued suitability for professional practice undertaken towards the end of the Foundation Year in preparation for entry to Level 4 These additional requirements reflect the professional nature of the programme at Level 4 and above. Interviews As well as meeting the stated academic requirements, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend either a face to face or online interview as part of the selection process to ensure that your values match those of the NHS Constitution. The specific dates for these recruitment events can be found here. As part of this process, numeracy and literacy test will be undertaken online and completed 24 hours prior to interview All offers are subject to Academic, satisfactory Occupational Health and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). UCAS code B991.