Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Overview**Discover how to be an effective member of a theatre team on this integrated BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship.Prepare to provide expert assistance throughout the perioperative process by developing skills in anaesthetics, surgery, and post-anaesthetic care.Learn how to advocate for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, enabling you to work alongside medical colleagues and ensure high quality care.**This is a new course and we’re currently ...Read more


Overview

Discover how to be an effective member of a theatre team on this integrated BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship.Prepare to provide expert assistance throughout the perioperative process by developing skills in anaesthetics, surgery, and post-anaesthetic care.Learn how to advocate for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, enabling you to work alongside medical colleagues and ensure high quality care.


This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
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08 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 29 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).

104-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, to include a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).

104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C, one of which should be in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).

106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject include a minimum of 21 level 3 credits in Science subjects at merit or above.

Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54, to include a Principal Subject in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at M3.

28 points from the IB Diploma. 654 at Higher Level, to include a Higher Level in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level, to include a Higher Level in a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE).

To include a Higher Level Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE) at H3.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Must be in a Science subject

Acceptable T Level Subjects:T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science

104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Sports Science, PE), plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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