Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Operating Department Practice (4136)

Doctors and nurses aren’t the only key players in hospitals and healthcare settings: Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) also play a crucial role. If applicants like to be part of the valuable team helping patients prepare, undergo, and recover from surgery, then the Bachelor of Science in Operating Department Practice course is ideal for them.

The operating department is a crucial part of any hospital or healthcare setting and operating department practitioners (ODPs) play a critical role in helping patients prepare, undergo, and recover from surgery.

The course combines academic study and clinical practice, providing students with the opportunity to gain experience in a real world environment. They'll work as part of the operating theatre team, at one of the clinical allocation hospitals, experiencing the varied role of the Operating Department Practitioners (ODP).