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Bachelor of Operating Department Practice Studies
- Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Operating Department Practice Studies is a full-time 36-month undergraduate degree at Teesside University's Middlesbrough campus, Taught in English.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Operating Department Practice Studies and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Operating department practitioner in surgery
- Anaesthetics
- Post-anaesthetic care
- Accident and emergency
- Intensive care
- NHS hospital trusts
- Private hospitals
- Armed forces
Curriculum
- 36-Month full-time undergraduate degree in Operating Department Practice Studies. Modules named on the course page include An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice for Health Professionals
- Introduction to Human Physiology for Healthcare Professionals
- Professionalism for Health Professionals
- Dissertation Planning for Health Professionals
- Perioperative Practice Year 2 for ODP and Dissertation for Health Professionals. It includes a dissertation or major project. Placement opportunities are described on the page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Level 3 secondary qualifications (A levels
- BTEC
- IB or the country equivalent on the university's country pages)
- Typical offers are UCAS tariff points set per course (e. G. 96-112 Points for Computer Science) plus GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent for some courses
- Foundation-year entry typically 48-64 points
- Top-up entry needs a foundation degree
- HND or diploma
- Typical offers are in UCAS tariff points set per course (e. G. BSc Computer Science 96-112 points plus maths GCSE 4
- MPharm 120 points)
- International equivalents are listed per country (e. G. India Standard XII 70% minimum from all state boards
- IB Diploma 27+ points).
Accepted academic background
Level 3 secondary qualifications (A levels, BTEC, IB or the country-specific equivalent on https://www. Tees. Ac. Uk/sections/international/country. Cfm), GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent for some courses, Top-up and Year 2-3 entry with a foundation degree, HND or diploma.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements
- Available intake dates
- application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,400 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Nursing & Health |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship and discount schemes may be available to eligible students, Subject to the scheme, Course, and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £3,400 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,052 GBP.
An interview is required.

