University of Bolton
Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) and other courses in allied health at University of Bolton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in allied health.

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26587 £25499 £28607
25-75 percentile range £25118 - £29741 £18108 - £32192 £20919 - £36652

Course Description

Our HCPC-approved BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree is ideal if you're seeking a rewarding career as a registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and healthcare colleagues to deliver safe patient-focused care. We'll support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to provide a high standard of care during the anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of a patient's surgical journey.

ODPs are highly specialised healthcare professionals who work with patients of all ages in operating theatres and other perioperative environments.

The University of Bolton's stimulating BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice strikes an equal balance between surgery's technical and scientific aspects and the softer skills that support communication, wellbeing and patient care. It focuses on helping you learn to provide skilled assistance to surgeons and anaesthetists and work alongside nursing and healthcare colleagues to deliver excellent individualised care and support during anaesthesia, surgery and recovery. We'll guide you as you gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours to respond to patients' needs throughout their surgical experience and perioperative care.

The greater part of your studies will be centred on clinical placement at one of our partner trusts, learning the realities of life as an ODP. Studying at the University will complement and enhance your learning in the workplace. We'll support you as you gain core clinical skills and extensive knowledge of specialist equipment and drugs. Developing team-working, leadership, and management skills will be an essential part of your training. We'll encourage you as you learn to support and reassure patients on an emotional level, helping them cope with the stress of surgery.

As an ODP, no two days will be the same. Our dynamic and multi-disciplinary course team will work to prepare you to manage the care of patients scheduled for routine procedures as well as respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP).

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for health sciences (non-specific)

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7

If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent).

Please note this course is not open to International applicants.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Operating Department Practice, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Bolton in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Bolton

The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.

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Student composition of University of Bolton

undergraduates:
6560
postgraduates:
1615
Total:
8175
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Operating Department Practice”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
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