Operating Department Practice

The Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) degree at Hull prepares you to excel in surgical settings as an essential member of the healthcare team.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), our course combines theoretical learning in our state-of-the-art Allam Medical Building with extensive clinical placements.

Study anaesthetic, surgical, and post-operative care under expert guidance, meaning you graduate with the skills and confidence to immediately contribute to patient care.

Designed with NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, our course offers outstanding career prospects and includes a significant annual financial support opportunity, boosting your journey towards becoming a qualified ODP.

Why study at Hull?

• Financial incentives: Get paid £5,000 a year or more through the NHS Learning Support Fund
• Set up for success: 100% of students in work or further study 15 months after graduating
• Professional status: Qualify as a registered ODP and be eligible to join the HCPC register when you graduate

Where could this take me?

You’ll enjoy exceptional employability prospects. With eligibility for Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration and a strong foundation in surgical care, most graduates secure roles as an ODP within the NHS.

But you’ll be well-prepared to embark on a fulfilling career in diverse healthcare settings both locally and internationally with students also choosing to branch into private practice, social services, pharmaceuticals, the Armed Forces, or specialist fields like drug rehabilitation.

Core modules include:

Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice
Surgical/Anaesthetic Intervention and Its Impact Upon the Patient
Identifying the Needs of the Surgical Patient
Intra-Operative Intervention
Pre-Operative and Anaesthetic Intervention
Post-Operative/Post Anaesthetic Intervention
Clinical Leadership
Enhancing Perioperative Practice
Independent Project

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Operating Department Practitioners, College of
• Health and Care Professions Council