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Overview
UCAS Code: | B991 |
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Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time |
Start Dates: | September 2022, January 2023, September 2023, January 2024 |
Subjects: | Operating Department Practice |
Location: | Edge Hill University St James', Manchester |
Example Offers: | BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |

Please note, this course is closed to further applications for September 2022 entry. It remains open to applications for January 2023 entry.
Operations are complex and require experts in every position. Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) play a vital role in the perioperative team, working in this specialist and dynamic environment, they provide care during the anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of a patient’s hospital treatment. ODPs require in-depth knowledge and skills in areas such as anatomy and physiology, illness and disease, surgical and anaesthetic procedures, legal and ethical issues, and teamwork. With practical experience gained in a variety of settings, upon successful completion of this programme you will be equipped with the skills to enable you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified ODP. You can choose to study at the Edge Hill University campus or St James’, our Manchester city centre location.
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In Depth
What will I study?
You will study a wide range of subjects including health, anatomy and physiology, research, perioperative care, communication, pharmacology, perioperative skills and procedures, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Year 1 modules cover issues including maintaining health and safety in clinical practice, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical aspects of practice, as well as introducing you to surgery and anaesthetics and providing an overview of basic pharmacology.
In Year 2 you will examine research and evidence-based practice, explore the care of different patient groups, and immerse yourself in recovery and pharmacology, studying the drugs used, their effects and contraindications.
Year 3 builds on your knowledge and skills from the previous two years, critically reflecting on and analysing complex perioperative issues, emergency and trauma situations. You will study and practice enhanced roles in both anaesthetics and scrub while consolidating your basic skills and competencies in all three perioperative areas. An analysis of leadership, management, clinical governance and the professional role will also equip you for registration and professional practice.
This programme adheres closely to the six core values of the NHS. These values, enshrined within the NHS Constitution, have been developed by patients, the public and staff to inspire passion in the NHS, guide it in the 21st century, and provide common ground for cooperation in achieving shared aspirations. Further information about the core values can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england.
How will I study?
The course is approximately 50% practice and 50% theory. Class sessions are in large blocks and occur at two main points within the year, followed by the necessary weeks of practice. While most classes will take place at either Edge Hill University or St James’, some modules may involve studying at other sites in which case you will be responsible for travel and parking costs.
When you are studying in practice, you will be working in a placement in Merseyside, East Cheshire or Greater Manchester. We will endeavour, where possible, to place you in a placement near to where you live, however you will be responsible for travel and parking costs while on placement.
As operating departments are accessible 24 hours a day you will be required to work at weekends, evenings and night time as well as through the day.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the programme. Theoretical assessments can consist of exams, written assignments, oral presentations, oral examinations, and practical exams called Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. Practical assessments take place in the workplace and in clinical skills facilities.
Who will be teaching me?
The main teaching team for this programme are experienced tutors with an extensive background in perioperative care. In addition, anaesthetists, perioperative practitioners, practice facilitators, workplace mentors and other academic members of staff will be involved in elements of teaching and assessment. The programme team will support you through the provision of a module leader, personal tutor and link teacher who are able to offer academic and pastoral support as required.
Facilities
The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine offers some of the best facilities for the education and training of health and social care professionals in the country.
The outstanding teaching and learning resources include leading edge clinical skills facilities, an 860-seat lecture theatre, and a variety of teaching rooms and social learning spaces. An additional clinical skills suite is available at St James’ in Manchester for students who choose to study there, complemented by teaching rooms, an open plan library and IT facilities.
Learning Resources
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre offers a variety of simulated environments from home, through primary and emergency care, to secondary care and beyond. The flexible and adaptable facilities include a ward environment, operating theatre, an anatomy and ultrasound resource centre, a ‘Better at Home’ suite, clinical skills area and consultation rooms.
You will benefit from access to a wide variety of healthcare equipment, as well as a range of full-body patient simulators that can breathe, talk, have pulses and can simulate a wide range of symptoms and clinical conditions. This will enable you to undertake practical scenarios in realistic settings, providing ideal preparation for professional practice placements and future employment.
These facilities are complemented by the modern clinical skills facility at St James’ in Manchester city centre. This houses an extensive clinical simulation suite, including a mock operating theatre, simulated ambulance bay and clinical skills stations.
Timetables
Timetables are normally available one month prior to enrolment. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Modules
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Compulsory modules:
ODP1003Anatomy and Physiology in Perioperative Practice (20 credits)
ODP1004Clinical Practice and Simulation 1 (40 credits)
ODP1001Fundamental Principles of Perioperative Care (20 credits)
ODP1002Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Perioperative Care (20 credits)
ODP1000Preparation for Professional Practice (20 credits)
Year 2
Compulsory modules:
ODP2003Appraising Research in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
ODP2000Clinical Practice and Simulation 2 (40 credits)
ODP2002Holistic Perioperative Care Across the Lifespan (20 credits)
ODP2001Pharmacology in Perioperative Practice (20 credits)
ODP2004Principles of Post-Anaesthetic Care (20 credits)
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
ODP3001Clinical Practice and Simulation 3 (40 credits)
ODP3000Enhanced Skills in Perioperative Practice (30 credits)
ODP3003Emergency Care in Anaesthesia (20 credits)
ODP3002Leadership and Governance (30 credits)
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
Eligible candidates must provide evidence of study within the five years prior to application. An interview forms part of the selection process.
If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to satisfy the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.
Example Offers
Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Level: BCC-BBC;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
- T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
Are there any alternative ways to meet the entry requirements?
If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack the necessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course could be for you. This free, seven-week programme provides a great opportunity to enhance your study skills and subject knowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria.
Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you will be well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge Hill University degree, although additional entry requirements may apply and the availability of specific programmes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
There is a high demand for operating department practitioners within the UK. As such, employment prospects for those that successfully complete the programme and register as ODPs are excellent. Following registration as an Operating Department Practitioner not only will you be well placed to apply for a job as a registered practitioner in operating theatres, but there are also fantastic opportunities to progress your career in various directions, including advanced clinical roles, educational research or management positions in your chosen area of expertise.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £9,250 a year.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. This includes a training grant of at least £5,000 a year for Operating Department Practice students.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2022/23 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinance for further details.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.
If you are interested in studying at St James’ in Manchester, you may also wish to attend a drop-in afternoon at our Manchester city centre location. You can view dates and book your place at our St James’ events at www.edgehill.ac.uk/manchester.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day or drop-in afternoon, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: [email protected]
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