BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Canterbury Christ Church University

Start your healthcare career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) at Canterbury Christ Church University, playing a vital role in patient care before, during, and after surgery. Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this degree will prepare you to apply for professional registration and work confidently in operating theatres across the UK.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health  |  Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Deliver safe and effective care across all stages of surgery. Develop advanced practical skills in simulated operating theatre environments. Core modules include Clinical Practice 3; Year 1: Academic Skills, Understanding Systems, Team Working and Core Skills in Healthcare, Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice, Human Science, Clinical Practice 1; Year 2: Evidence Based and Sustainable Practice, Anaesthetics for Operating Department Practice, Surgery for Operating Department Practice, Recovery for Operating Department Practice, Clinical Practice 2; Year 3: Quality Improvement and Leadership in Health and Care, Critical Care for Operating Department Practice, Transition to Professional Practice.

Career pathways

You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon successful completion of the course. Newly qualified operating department practitioners typically start their careers on a band 5 (NHS) before progressing to higher bands following professional development and experience over a period of time.

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