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The role of an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)1/5
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Working as an operating department practitioner2/5
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Operating Department Practitioner - Is it for me?3/5
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A guide to studying Operating Department Practice (ODP) courses at university | UniTaster On Demand4/5
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Studying Operating Department Practice (ODP) at Birmingham City University5/5
Operating Department Practice Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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3 Operating Department Practice Courses in London.
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
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1826 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Operating Department Practice
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26594 | £26172 | £29634 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25118 - £29757 | £19081 - £33085 | £21557 - £38369 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Operating Department Practice courses in the UK
All Operating Department Practice courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26034 | £23234 | £27848 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23937 - £28337 | £17924 - £27531 | £21259 - £33915 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Operating Department Practice
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Operating Department Practice who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Operating Department Practice
- Operating Theatres
- Hospitals
- Private Health Sector
Jobs of graduates of Operating Department Practice (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Operating Department Practice at Anglia Ruskin University
| 66% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 23% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Operating Department Practice
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Operating Department Practice, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Operating Department Practice is the study of support to operating theatre staff, including provision of care to patients, before, during and after surgery.
The median salary of graduates of Operating Department Practice was £26594 15 months after graduation, £26172 3 years after graduation and £29634 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Operating Department Practice studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE