Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) and other courses in Allied Health at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Allied Health.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Allied Health
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Allied Health at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £18000 | £18500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £5500 - £23000 | £10500 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Allied Health
| 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 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
Our Operating Department Practice degree allows students to learn in a manner which matches their future employment as an Operating Department Practitioner. We use a case study format throughout our teaching and assessment, meaning that all content relates directly to the real-life operating theatre environment.
Our degree is part of a collaboration with our local NHS Trust and local service users to ensure the course fulfils the requirements of the health service and community. The support on offer from the University and teaching team reflects the core values of Glyndwr University. We are committed to widening participation and providing support to students. This will be felt by students, as they will play an active part in their own development into professional registration and employment.
Key course features:
- Opportunity to become professionally registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Become part of a growing nascent profession with excellent employment opportunity
- Develop knowledge and understanding of multi-professional care, autonomy and accountability within a professional framework and clinical problem-solving skills
- The main delivery site for this course is our Wrexham campus. Occasional interprofessional education sessions may be delivered from our St Asaph campus with students from various nursing and allied health courses.
- Case study approach to teaching, learning and assessment with considered assessment plan throughout the year
- Close collaborative partnership with local NHS Trust
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University
| 75% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Allied Health
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Costs
Tuition Fees Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This is a Welsh Government Bursary-commissioned programme
A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available for this programme providing you agree to work in Wales for two years after registration (subject to change).
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
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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