BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

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.

112 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T levels. IELTS 7.0 with normally no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent).