**Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of surgical theatre specialities. You’ll gain high-quality clinical skills in anaesthetic, surgical and post-operative/anaesthetic care.**
You'll learn in the cutting-edge facilities of our award-winning new Allam Medical Building on this programme which boasts a 100% employability rating†.
Designed in collaboration with local NHS trusts and private healthcare providers, this course has a strong clinical focus – to meet the growing demand for ODPs both locally and nationally.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules
Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice
Identifying the Needs of the Surgical Patient - Practice Module
Evidence Based Practice in the Perioperative Arena
Surgical/Anaesthetic Intervention and It's Impact Upon the Patient - Practice Module
Personal and Professional Development in Operating Department Practice
Management and Organisation of the Surgical/Anaesthetic Event - Practice Module
Year 2
Core modules
Enhancing Intra-Operative Intervention
Enhanced Intra-Operative Practice - Practice Module
Enhancing Pre-Operative and Anaesthetic Intervention
Enhanced Pre-Operative and Anaesthetic Practice - Practice Module
Enhancing Post-Operative/Post Anaesthetic Intervention
Enhanced Post-Operative/Post Anaesthetic Practice - Practice Module
Year 3
Core modules
Advanced Practice in Context
Consolidation of Practice
Independent Project
Clinical Leadership
Contextualising Advanced Roles in Healthcare
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Operating Department Practitioners, College of
Health and Care Professions Council
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B990
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from
A levels
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C/4
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
This course requires IELTS 7.0 overall, with at least 7.0 in each skill.
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.