Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons

University of Greenwich · London · United Kingdom

Our classification by 13 module titles, weighted by module count.

A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in London.

Price£9,790/ year · 2026/27 · UK home students ≈ €11,730

Next dateNot foundNot found on official pages

LanguageEnglish⁠

Duration3 years⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

13 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

4 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Specialist subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (NA)Technology to Support Patient Care Within the Operating Theatre Department

Care of the Emergency Surgical PatientPathophysiology: Illness And Its Impact Upon Individuals (NA)

Role Transition to Registered Operating Department PractitionerSurgical First Assistant Skills

Projects and labs

Introduction to Operating Department Practice

Enhancing Operating Department Practice

Advancing Operating Department PracticeExploring Evidence for Professional Practice (ODP)

Research methods

Academic Skills Development - Nursing Associates and Operating Department Practitioners

Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (ODP)

Business and management

Medicines Management (NA)

Year 1 · 4 modules

Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (NA)

Technology to Support Patient Care Within the Operating Theatre Department

Introduction to Operating Department Practice

Academic Skills Development - Nursing Associates and Operating Department Practitioners

Year 2 · 5 modules

Care of the Emergency Surgical Patient

Pathophysiology: Illness And Its Impact Upon Individuals (NA)

Enhancing Operating Department Practice

Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (ODP)

Medicines Management (NA)

Year 3 · 4 modules

Role Transition to Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Surgical First Assistant Skills

Advancing Operating Department Practice

Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice (ODP)

How does the focus shift?

From research methods to projects and labs

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Specialist subjects
Business and management
Research methods
Projects and labs

What are all the subjects?

All 13 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all compulsory

Module	UK CATS
	30
	30
	30
	30

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 5 modules · all compulsory

Module	UK CATS
	30
	30
	15
	15
	30

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 4 modules · all compulsory

Module	UK CATS
	30
	30
	30
	30

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelBachelor honours · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠

QualificationBSc (Hons) · Type: Bachelor honours · Degree: BSc (Hons)⁠

CreditsUnknown

Study mode

ModeFull time⁠
ModePart time⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

CampusAvery Hill Campus⁠

Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?

City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019

HousingRooms run by the institution⁠ · Room guaranteed in the first yearInferred

RankingRateMyPlacement Top 25 Universities for Work Experience Awards 2024-25: top 25, national⁠

FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠

FoodCanteen⁠

SupportTransport⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Health service⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Greenwich is on its page.

What it costs

At least £9,824.50 for the first year · home students

What does the first year cost?

≥ £9,824.50 first year · 2026/27 · home students · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£9,790

Application fee£34.50

Not published: living costs

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Living costs

Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)

Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£9,790 / year ≈ €11,730
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£2,445 Per 30 credits ≈ €2,930

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

−£1,000

Medway Accommodation Discount

−£1,500

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Commuter Bursary

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

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And the whole degree?

≈ £29,370

Tuition only.

Year 1Year 2Year 3

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

What if I cancel?

You cancel before the start: Deposits are non-refundable except: refused UK student visa (with conditions), conditions of the offer not met, extenuating circumstances accepted by the International Office, or no CAS can be issued (not if refused for misrepresentation or fraud)⁠ · 10 conditions on the institution page

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?

DeadlinesNot found on official pages

What are the steps?

1
Check you qualify
Gcse · Text: In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.⁠
+1 more
- Ucas tariff points · Points min: 112⁠
2
Prove your languageNot applicable
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they choose
Text: An Occupational Health appointment will be arranged for you by the university during registration. This appointment is a mandatory part of your healthcare programme.⁠
+6 more
- Text: As part of your application, you will need to provide a suitable academic or professional reference, as well as, demonstrating an interest in, and understanding of, the course within your personal statement.⁠
- Text: If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. Before attending an interview you will need to complete a suitability declaration form. For more information see our guidance on how to prepare.⁠
- Text: Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.⁠
- Text: Pass an Occupational Health check⁠
- Text: The Occupational Health Advisor will check what vaccinations you have already received against a list of vaccinations required before you can go on clinical placement. If you are missing any, they will provide you with a further appointment(s) for you to receive the vaccinations. It is essential you⁠
- Text: You are encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through either voluntary or paid work shadowing or observation. Although this is not a requirement, it is recommended as it may help you demonstrate your suitability for the course during throughout the application process and interview.⁠
5
Where you applyRoute: Ucas · UCAS code: B704 · Codes original: B704 A⁠
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
DeadlineNot found
8
StartIntake: September · 2027 · 2027/28Inferred

What do they ask for?

AdmissionOverseas students: No⁠

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons is a bachelor's programme at University of Greenwich in London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 13 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are projects and labs (31%), research methods (15%) and business and management (8%).

How much does Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Hons cost?

£9,790 / year · 2026/27 · UK home students. In euros that is ≈ €11,730.

When is the next deadline or start?

Not found on official pages.

What language is it taught in?

English.

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values

StartIntake: September · 2027 · 2027/28Inferred

Admission · 4 with values · 1 without

How to applyRoute: Ucas · UCAS code: B704 · Codes original: B704 A⁠

AdmissionOverseas students: No⁠

Language requirementNot applicable

Prior educationGcse · Text: In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.⁠Ucas tariff points · Points min: 112⁠

Selection criteriaText: An Occupational Health appointment will be arranged for you by the university during registration. This appointment is a mandatory part of your healthcare programme.⁠Text: As part of your application, you will need to provide a suitable academic or professional reference, as well as, demonstrating an interest in, and understanding of, the course within your personal statement.⁠Text: If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. Before attending an interview you will need to complete a suitability declaration form. For more information see our guidance on how to prepare.⁠Text: Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.⁠Text: Pass an Occupational Health check⁠Text: The Occupational Health Advisor will check what vaccinations you have already received against a list of vaccinations required before you can go on clinical placement. If you are missing any, they will provide you with a further appointment(s) for you to receive the vaccinations. It is essential you⁠Text: You are encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through either voluntary or paid work shadowing or observation. Although this is not a requirement, it is recommended as it may help you demonstrate your suitability for the course during throughout the application process and interview.⁠

Programme · 8 with values

CampusAvery Hill Campus⁠

QualificationBSc (Hons) · Type: Bachelor honours · Degree: BSc (Hons)⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

Duration3 years · Mode: Full time⁠5 years · Mode: Part time⁠

Language of instructionEnglishInferred

LevelBachelor honours · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠

LocationAvery Hill Campus, London, United Kingdom⁠

Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠

Institution record: University of Greenwich