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UndergraduateUniversity of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course provides the opportunity for qualified Operation Department Practitioners (ODP) to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It allows you to use your professional qualification and registration to APEL the first year of a degree programme. Developed as a result of talking to theatre managers, this course aims to meet the real-world career development needs of practitioners.
- As this course is distance learning you are not required to attend the University and can study at a time that meets your own personal and professional commitments.
- You will be taught by leading academics and receive support of fellow students. A community of student learners from around the UK and oversees provides opportunities for collaborative learning and experiences.
- The modules on this course provide you with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills in order to enhance your understanding of operating department practice and be able to link this to evidence-based practice. They have been designed to assist the career enhancement, as they provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of and implement advanced perioperative theories.
- The analytical skills developed on the course are ideal for practitioners who what to undertake extended clinical roles, management positions and for those interested in further academic work or research.
- You will undertake exercises where you will engage with the online materials in order to develop an understanding of perioperative theories.
Modules
Year 1 Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods (Distance Learning) Advancing Perioperative Practice (Distance Learning) Year 2 Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice (Distance Learning) Research-Based Project (Distance Learning)
Assessment method
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Due to the top-up nature of this degree, the course is suitable for all Operating Department Practitioners (Diploma HE, City and Guilds 752, NVQ 3 or Cert HE) and registered nurses working in a perioperative setting. You must be employed in a perioperative setting and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1589* | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1589* | Module |
| Scotland | £1589* | Module |
| Wales | £1589* | Module |
| Channel Islands | £1589* | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £1589* | Module |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
The maximum fees we will charge for UK based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £1,589 per 20 credit module and £2,384 per 30 credit module per year for part-time students (subject to parliamentary approval). We review and revise fee levels in line with inflation (RPI-X) and regulatory permissions.
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/
From September 2026 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. Read more about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH