BSc Operating Department Practice Studies
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 35%
- A degree: 5%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice Studies at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £46,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Operating Department Practice Studies at Teesside University?
93% 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 Studies at Teesside University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice Studies at Teesside 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 Studies at Teesside University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.