BSc Operating Department Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice is a healthcare degree focusing on surgical, anaesthetic, and postanaesthetic care within perioperative environments. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes mandatory clinical placements integrated across the three years to build practical expertise. The first year establishes fundamental scientific and clinical knowledge through modules such as Foundations of Surgical Care, Foundations of Anaesthetic Care, Anatomy & Physiology for Perioperative Practice, and Foundations of Operating Department Practice. The second year builds upon this with modules including Developing Surgical Care, Developing Anaesthetic Care, Perioperative Science, and Medicines Management for Perioperative Practice. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership, featuring modules such as Enhancing Postanaesthetic Care, Enhancing Surgical Care, Enhancing Anaesthetic Care, and Transitioning to Registered Operating Department Practitioner, alongside an independent study in Evidence for Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 53%: 54 offers from 102 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 5%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Surgical Care
- Foundations of Anaesthetic Care
- Foundations of Postanaesthetic Care
- Anatomy & Physiology for Perioperative Practice
- Foundations of Operating Department Practice
- Learning in Higher Education for Healthcare Practice
- Developing Surgical Care
- Developing Anaesthetic Care
- Developing Postanaesthetic Care
- Perioperative Science
- Research for Professional Practice
- Medicines Management for Perioperative Practice
- Enhancing Postanaesthetic Care
- Enhancing Surgical Care
- Enhancing Anaesthetic Care
- Transitioning to Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Evidence for Professional Practice
- Leading & Managing Change in Healthcare
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University?
53% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 54 offers from 102 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.
How many students continue on BSc Operating Department Practice at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.