Operating Department Practice - BSc (Hons)

University of Northampton

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing surgery, our BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice degree will prepare you for a rewarding career as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). ODPs are registered healthcare professionals who play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey. Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, midwives and other members of the multidisciplinary team, ODPs help ensure patient safety, provide compassionate care, and contribute to positive patient experiences and surgical outcomes. This course combines academic study with extensive clinical placement experience, enabling you to apply theory to practice in a range of healthcare settings. You will develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to support patients before, during and after surgery, gaining experience across anaesthetic, surgical (scrub) and post-anaesthetic care. Through a blend of classroom learning, simulation, and supervised clinical placements, you will develop the confidence and competence to deliver safe, effective and evidence-informed care to patients requiring surgical and acute interventions. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)\* (\*subject to programme approval and verification requirements), enabling them to practise as registered Operating Department Practitioners and join a highly valued healthcare.