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Operating Department Practice BSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Operating Department Practitioners are specialist registered practitioners in the operating department, combining technical and caring skills. This degree covers all aspects of the job, preparing you for a career in the profession.

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 grade 4/C and above including Maths and English Language. A-levels: BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from three A-levels. 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 Extended Diploma. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): B991.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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