2020 entry

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP)

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What is an ODP?

• Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) are a vital part of the operating theatre team.

• They provide a high standard of care to patients of all ages.

• ODPs provide individualised and skilled care for patients at all stages of their operation – from when they arrive in the operating theatre department, to discharge from the recovery room.

• If you enjoy caring for patients, but also want to be hands-on then this could be the perfect career for you.

• Working across anaesthetics, surgery and recovery you’ll gain a diverse skill set and acquire the essential experience and competence to progress within your career if you want to – the possibilities are endless!

Entry Requirements

For September 2020 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two

A-levels or equivalent.

Numeracy and Literacy requirement: GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4/C. We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Entry Requirements

Mature applicants:

We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

Non-academic entry requirements:

Occupational Health, Disclosure and Barring Service, Immunisations (if required)

Entry Requirements

English language requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level.

English language requirements for this course are normally:

For September 2020 entry: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Please see website for more information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/odp

Programme Overview

• 3 years full-time

• Around 1900 hours in practice

• Theory and clinical skills sessions at BU

• Actively practicing lecturers

• State-of-the-art simulation facilities

• IPL projects – study alongside other healthcare students

• Variety of assessments – essays, exams, presentations, OSCEs, practice assessments

• Placements in all 3 perioperative areas and beyond…!

Placements

• 1900 hours in placement over 3 years

• Working across all 3 perioperative areas and developing areas of practice

• Supervised fully by mentors

• Supported by Practice Educators and BU Academic Advisors

• Working as part of the perioperative team, directly

• involved in patient care throughout their surgical journey

• Approximately 60% of study time spent on placement

Placements

Year 1: 2 placements Year 2: 3 placements Year 3: 3 placements

Student Life

• SUBU

Our award-winning Students’ Union (SUBU) runs a dizzying array of clubs and societies (skydiving, Harry Potter, 3D art, gaming, magic, Japanese…) enabling you to broaden your horizons and make new friends

Coffee shops and lounges can be found across our campuses, and there’s also our art gallery, and music rooms

• SportBU

Offers you the opportunity to socialise, meet new people, improve your fitness and enhance your skills. SportBu’s focus lies in three areas: health and fitness, campus sport and performance sport – meaning we can offer something for everyone, whatever their goals or abilities.

Support@BU

A full range of support is available to every student:

Academic:

Peer Assisted Learning IT Services Study Skills Additional Learning Support

Wellbeing:

Medical Centre Faith & Reflection Wellbeing Careers & Employability

What are the prospects once qualified?

95% of students are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating*

*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE). There was insufficient data to publish information specifically for this course. This is either because the course size is small or respondent numbers were low. Therefore, the data displayed is from across the last two years and for all students in subjects allied to medicine.

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Facilities

The university has consulted the latest available information in the production of this presentation for delivery in Autumn 2019, but cannot be held liable for its accuracy. The latest information can be found at www.ucas.com

Things to remember Once you’ve applied… Register for your accommodation guarantee. January UCAS applications deadline From March Apply for your accommodation when your place is Unconditional Firm. May • Apply for student funding by 31 May • Explore range of Scholarships &

Bursaries • Make your university choice

September • Get ready to start uni!

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