Courses
Learn to care for patients during anaesthetic, surgical and recovery phases of theatre with support from experienced practitioners. Edge Hill is home to some of the best facilities for health, social care and medicine students in the country, from mock operating theatres to our 3D immersive simulation suite.
Operating department practitioners are sought after within the UK. Our degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council to give you the practical experience and skills you need. And, thanks to our fantastic network, you’ll spend half your time on placement at NHS trusts and independent organisations.
- Half of your time will be spent in clinical practice – you’ll have a range of opportunities to apply your skills on placement in diverse clinical areas.
- This course has an impressive 100% employment rate (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18). You’ll be ready to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as soon as you’ve finished studying, and able to start working as soon as you’ve gained your registration.
- Apply theory to practice in our operating theatres with industry standard equipment. Run scenarios that focus on human factors and non-technical skills, including situational awareness, leadership, communication, teamwork and decision-making skills.
Courses
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Operating Department Practice | BSc (Hons) | B991 |
We also offer a professional development programme for qualified ODPs.
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
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Clinical & Professional Perioperative Practice | BSc (Hons) | Apply Direct |
Student Views
Facilities
Whether you choose to study at Edge Hill University or St James’, you will enjoy access to some of the best teaching and learning resources in the country for Operating Department Practice students.
The clinical skills facilities at Edge Hill University include ward simulations and operating theatres with industry standard equipment, as well as robot-style mannequins that can simulate a wide range of symptoms, from pregnancy to a temperature.
The facilities at St James’ in Manchester include a mock operating theatre, ambulance simulator and clinical skills stations. A 3D immersive simulation suite enables you to practice clinical scenarios in a realistic, supportive and safe environment.
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine 360 Virtual Tour
Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre 360 Virtual Tour
St James’, Manchester
View an image gallery of the clinical skills facilities at St James’
Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including operating department practice, through a series of online activities.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages