Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/>BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice will qualify you to become a HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and enable you to make a difference to people’s lives, working within teams of surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and more in the operating theatre, critical care, and emergency departments. <br/><br/>This course: <br/><br/>Is accredited by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) <br/>Is endorsed by the College of Operating Department Practitioners <br/>Is in partnership with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board<br/>Incorporates placements and practical learning <br/>Utilises state-of-the-art simulation equipment and facilities at the University <br/>is a Welsh Government Bursary commissioned programme <br/>*This course is part of a subject area ranked<br/><br/>1st in the UK for Student Experience<br/>Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects<br/>1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality<br/>in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025<br/><br/>*This course is rated 1st in Wales in the Health Studies subject area league table in the Daily Mail University League Table, 2024. <br/><br/>*This course is rated 4th in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching in the Health Professionals subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025. <br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>This course integrates interprofessional teaching and learning, allowing you to learn from other students working towards various roles in the healthcare industry <br/>The course is designed around a Spiral curriculum, meaning that topics are introduced in Year One, and then expanded upon in Years Two and Three<br/>Develop knowledge and understanding of multi-professional care, autonomy and accountability within a professional framework and clinical problem-solving skills <br/>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<br/>Case study approach to teaching, learning and assessment  

Want to be part of a university committed to excellence, inclusion, collaboration, transformation and sustainability? Then look no further. <br/><br/>Wrexham University has been ranked a top 5 UK university for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), making sure you'll get an outstanding education, no matter what you study. <br/><br/>They're also passionate about providing equal opportunities for all. Whatever you study at Wrexham University, you'll get the chance to learn from leading academics, earn professional experience and use industry-standard equipment. On-site facilities include an advanced Healthcare Simulation Centre, modern learning and social spaces, Olympic-standard sports equipment, a Veterinary Nursing Suite and a Cyber Innovation Academy. <br/><br/>You'll be supported every step of the way at Wrexham University; from their dedicated learning support teams, to expert wellbeing advisors and specialists, every student has a network of assistance available to them.<br/><br/>Come and see it for yourself by contacting Wrexham University to arrange a campus tour!