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Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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7Dec
University of Portsmouth Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

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.

Modules

Year 1: Core modules in this year include: -Transition to Pre-Registration Healthcare in Higher Education (20 credits) -Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits) -Introduction to Anaesthetic Practice (20 credits) -Introduction to Surgical Practice – 20 credits -Principles of Patient Assessment and Post Anaesthetic Care (20 credits) -Level 4 ODP Clinical Placement (20 credits) There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2: Core modules in this year include: -Altered Physiology and Considerations for Practice (20 credits) -Developing Anaesthetic Skills and Practice (20 credits) -Perioperative Pharmacology for the ODP (20 credits) -Research Methods in Perioperative Practice (20 credits) -Context of Professional Practice and Patient Advocacy (20 credits) -Level 5 ODP Clinical Placement (20 credits) There are no optional modules in this year. Year 3: Core modules in this year include: -Acute and Complex Perioperative Care (20 credits) -Leadership in Perioperative Care (20 credits) -Enhanced Perioperative Practice (20 credits) -Supporting Learners in Practice and Transition to Registration(20 credits) -Level 6 ODP Clinical Placement (20 credits) There are no optional modules in this year.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

All applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

Health checks

All applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

Interview

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Portfolio

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Other

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

**Undergraduate fees for 2024 entry will be available shortly.** For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS