BSc Operating Department Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice, a health sciences degree focused on perioperative care, surgical procedures, and clinical practice within operating theatres. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional foundation year is available prior to the main degree course. The programme includes clinical placement settings and a work-based practice project. The first year covers core concepts through Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice, Operating Department Practice Clinical Competencies, Foundations of Professional Healthcare Practice, Application of Anatomy and Physiology to Operating Department Practice, and Learning in a Healthcare Practice and University Setting. The second year advances perioperative competencies with Development of Operating Department Practice, Operating Department Practice Clinical Competencies, Management of Disease Processes and Long-Term Conditions, and Evidence for Practice. The final year focuses on advanced clinical proficiency and professional transition through Enhancement of Operating Department Practice, Transitioning to Operating Department Practitioner, Work-Based Practice Project, and Developing Leadership Skills.
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Entry requirements
112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D* Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 85%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP).
- 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
- Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice
- Operating Department Practice Clinical Competencies
- Foundations of Professional Healthcare Practice
- Application of Anatomy and Physiology to Operating Department Practice
- Learning in a Healthcare Practice and University Setting
- Development of Operating Department Practice
- Operating Department Practice Clinical Competencies
- Management of Disease Processes and Long-Term Conditions
- Evidence for Practice
- Enhancement of Operating Department Practice
- Transitioning to Operating Department Practitioner
- Work-Based Practice Project
- Developing Leadership Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Lancashire do next?
80% 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 University of Lancashire?
83% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Operating Department Practice at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP). 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 University of Lancashire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.