Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled and holistic care and support to patients at all stages of an operation, from anaesthetics, throughout surgery and into recovery. They play a critical role in the hospital’s ability to carry out surgery. It is a varied role, encompassing patient care, teamwork and attention to detail. We have an excellent reputation, being ranked **1st in the UK Overall for Health Professions** (Guardian University Guide 2025).

ODPs work as part of the surgery team and link this team to other teams and departments in the hospital. ...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Distance-online

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Singleton Park Campus

Course Address
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP

Application Details

Course Code

B991

Institution Code

S93

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Science or health related subjects would be an advantage

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:6,P:15

Any other combination to provide 102-106 UCAS points.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health Studies preferable. BTECs in alternative subjects alongside other academic qualifications and any relevant work or volunteer experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science.

A level

B,C,C

Science or health related subjects would be an advantage

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Welsh Baccalaureate will be accepted in lieu of one A level

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Grade C and BC at A level or DM at BTEC

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