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Operating Department Practice (ODP) - BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University

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Curious about studying Operating Department Practice (ODP) - BSc (Hons)at Anglia Ruskin University? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.

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Qualification

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

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Location

ARU Cambridge Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

3 Year

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Course info

Don your scrubs and head straight into the theatre with our highly practical Operating Department Practice degree. If you’re fascinated by the surgical environment, our Operating Department Practice degree is for you. This highly practical course will develop your clinical skills. You’ll learn to take responsibility for patients’ welfare, assess their journey through the surgical environment, and work as part of a theatre team. From the word go, you’ll spend time in true-to-life-skills labs, a real theatre, and working in all the essential clinical specialities while out on placement.


Why ARU?

* Prepare for vital roles in surgery, anaesthesia, and post-operative care * Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant * Dive straight into real-life operating theatre experiences with placements at NHS hospitals * Get hands-on training in state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation labs * Study with supportive tutors who are experienced professionals in their field * Graduate ready to start your career as an ODP

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Understanding Perioperative Practice
Foundations of Surgery
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Foundations of Anaesthesia
Introduction to Perioperative Pharmacology
Perioperative Practice 1
Into ARU
Modules (Year 2)
Applied Surgery
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Applied Anaesthesia
Applying Reflective Practice
Post-Anaesthetic and Acute Care
Perioperative Practice 2
Modules (Year 3)
Enhanced Perioperative Practice
Transition to Professional Practice
Evidence-based Practice for Operating Department Practitioners
Perioperative Practice 3
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
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Tuition fees
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£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic

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Anglia Ruskin University
East Road,CambridgeCambridgeshireCB1 1PTUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Cambridge 0.4 miles away
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