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Operating Department Practice Apprenticeship at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Operating Department Practitioners are registered specialist practitioners in the operating department, combining technical and caring skills to deliver patient care. This degree apprenticeship is run in partnership with the NHS and other healthcare providers.

Faculty: College of Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Healthcare  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a foundation year covering the core skills and knowledge for the surgical and anaesthetic phases of the role.

Career pathways

Graduates have found work in local, regional and national NHS hospital trusts and in independent sector hospitals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSEs: 3 passes at A*-C/4 and above including Maths and English. A-levels: BBC (or equivalent). Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points including 45 credits at level 3 and at least 15 at Distinction, in a health-related subject. BTEC Nationals: Pass relevant Diploma with DMM. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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