BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care to surgical patients within the operating room and associated care settings, our Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship is for you. This degree apprenticeship will prepare you to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing surgery. Once qualified, you will be part of a team of highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses in an operating department in the NHS or independent sector.

What you will study

This programme combines academic study with workplace learning to enable you to become a fully proficient operating department practitioner. Some of your learning will take place in our state-of-the-art simulation suite, where you will be able to practice your new skills in a supported simulated environment. You will need to apply through your employer as they will be funding your apprenticeship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

From the start of your apprenticeship, you will need to be employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in an appropriate healthcare setting. If you are not already employed in a health or social care setting, you should contact NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations in your area to check if they are recruiting apprentices. Applicants will need: Mathematics and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or recognised equivalents; Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level; Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting; Mature applicants without standard qualifications may still be considered if they have relevant work experience or learning.

Intake: September

Duration: 3-5 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply

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