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Operating Department Practice

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2026-2027
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Course summary

  • Qualify with College of Operating Department Practitioners accreditation.

  • Learn theory in operating theatres, maternity units, critical care and A&Es.

  • Get hands-on practice in a simulated operating theatre, ward and anatomy labs,

  • Gain real-world experience in a variety of placement settings.

  • Be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Operating department practitioners (ODPs) are the only undergraduate allied health professionals in the UK trained to work in operating theatres. You’ll learn to work effectively alongside anaesthetists, surgeons and others to prepare and assist during surgical and anaesthetic procedures. As an autonomous practitioner, you’ll be able to transform the experiences of care for patients.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Operating-department-practice/BSc-Honours-Operating-Department-Practice/Full-time

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
B990
Institution code:
S21

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Application codes

Course code:
B990
Institution code:
S21

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Date range:
2022-2024

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28% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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