Dip HE OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTICE
DIP HE OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTICE
As an ODP, you’ll be responsible for putting the theory into clinical practice. You’ll need to develop a broad knowledge of peri-operative practice techniques in anaesthetics, surgical and post-operative practice. Excellent management and communication skills are also vital, as you’ll be involved with the assessment, delivery and evaluation of peri-operative care.
Taught within the School of Health Sciences at UEA, our two-year course is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and prepares you so that you’re eligible to apply for registration as an ODP.
You’ll work alongside medical and nursing colleagues to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care before, during and after surgery. You’ll play a leading role during surgery itself, and you’ll be involved with the assessment, delivery and evaluation of peri-operative care.
Our Operating Department Practice course will help you acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude you need to become a safe and competent practitioner. Developed and managed in partnership with a number of Eastern Region based NHS Trusts, it will teach you everything you need to know to perform as effectively and efficiently as possible in a multi-disciplinary team.
As part of our recruitment process we’ll explore the values of the NHS Constitution at interview, with successful candidates being able to demonstrate how these are reflected in their own beliefs.
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Operating department practitioners (ODPs) play a vital role working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Enroll on this Diploma programme, and you’ll be training to save lives, ensuring every piece of surgery is carried out as safely and effectively as possible. It’s demanding work, but comes with its own unique rewards.
The School of Health Sciences at UEA is one of the best in the UK, and our academics’ innovative new teaching methods have been recognised nationally. When you choose UEA, you’ll be joining a supportive community of like-minded students, working together to gain first-hand experience and providing first-class care. We have a great reputation with our partner NHS Trusts and you’ll graduate with excellent career prospects.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Accreditation
This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner.

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After the Course
On completion of your course, you’ll be eligible to register as an ODP with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), after which you can start your career. Our graduates have gone on to accept positions in the public and private sectors, taking on anaesthetic, surgical and post–anaesthetic care roles.
The responsibility you assume and the level you rise to is up to you. Maybe you’ll become a senior ODP. Perhaps you’ll run a theatre unit. Or maybe you’ll move into transplants, intensive care or A&E. You might even choose to work overseas in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
Career destinations
Once registered with the HCPC, you could go on to employment as an Operating Department Practitioner in either public or private sector care settings undertaking anaesthetic, surgical or post-anaesthetic care roles.
Discover more: https://www.uea.ac.uk/health-sciences/careers-and-employability/your-career

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Assessment for Year 1
Our ODP course employs a range of assessment methods, selected to reflect your ability to apply the relevant evidence to your practice. These include written assignments, unseen examinations, practical examinations and an oral examination.
In addition, you’ll compile and maintain a portfolio throughout your two years, providing evidence of the progression of your theoretical and clinical skills.
While on clinical placement you’ll also need to demonstrate your development through attribute assessments, and you’ll need to provide a written reflection of your placement experience.
Assessment for Year 2
Our ODP course employs a range of assessment methods, selected to reflect your ability to apply the relevant evidence to your practice. These include written assignments, unseen examinations, practical examinations and an oral examination.
In addition, you’ll compile and maintain a portfolio throughout your two years, providing evidence of the progression of your theoretical and clinical skills.
While on clinical placement you’ll also need to demonstrate your development through attribute assessments, and you’ll need to provide a written reflection of your placement experience.
Assessment for Year 1
Our ODP course employs a range of assessment methods, selected to reflect your ability to apply the relevant evidence to your practice. These include written assignments, unseen examinations, practical examinations and an oral examination.
In addition, you’ll compile and maintain a portfolio throughout your two years, providing evidence of the progression of your theoretical and clinical skills.
While on clinical placement you’ll also need to demonstrate your development through attribute assessments, and you’ll need to provide a written reflection of your placement experience.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 2
Our ODP course employs a range of assessment methods, selected to reflect your ability to apply the relevant evidence to your practice. These include written assignments, unseen examinations, practical examinations and an oral examination.
In addition, you’ll compile and maintain a portfolio throughout your two years, providing evidence of the progression of your theoretical and clinical skills.
While on clinical placement you’ll also need to demonstrate your development through attribute assessments, and you’ll need to provide a written reflection of your placement experience.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
CCCBTEC
MMM in a Health, Care or Science subjectScottish highers
BBCCCScottish highers advanced
DDDIrish leaving certificate
6 subjects at H4Access course
Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 in a Health, Care or Science subjectEuropean Baccalaureate
60%International Baccalaureate
28 pointsGCSE offer
You are required to have 5 GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 including Mathematics and English Language.
We can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 English, Essential Skills Wales L2 Communication or Essential Skills Northern Ireland L2 Communication instead of GCSE English, and Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics, Essential Skills Wales L2 Application of Number or Essential Skills Northern Ireland L2 Application of Number instead of GCSE Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements
We’d also encourage an application if you hold or are working towards one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor Degree (hons) | 2.2 |
Certificate of Higher Education | Pass |
Diploma of Higher Education | Pass |
Foundation Degree in a Health, Care or Science subject | Pass |
Foundation Year of an undergraduate degree programme at a UK university, in a Health, Care or Science subject | 50% |
Open University (60 credits) in a Health, Care or Science subject | Pass |
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education (Early Years Educator) | C |
CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, or Children and Young People's Workforce, or Health and Social Care (including Technical Level) | C |
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher level. Please email admissions@uea.ac.uk if you would like to check whether any particular combination of qualifications would be suitable for entry onto this degree programme.
Please note that we do not consider A Levels in General Studies or Critical Thinking, Apprenticeships, NVQs (any level) or Work-based Level 3 Diplomas (previously NVQs) to meet the minimum academic entry requirements, although these can be used as evidence of recent study.
We’ll be unable to consider you for this course if you’ve obtained an academic fail from a previous health based degree programme, including where an exit award has been achieved.
Special Entry Requirements
We’d prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent formal academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. This is to ensure that you’re equipped to succeed on this academically rigorous programme. If you have not studied for an academic qualification within the last 5 years please email admissions@uea.ac.uk to enquire further.
Offers to successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references.
If necessary, the Admissions Service will be happy to provide you with advice on further study that might help you to make a future application to the course. Please email admissions@uea.ac.uk with any questions or if you need any further information.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including reading, writing, speaking and listening):
IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component)
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications to meet this requirement. Review our English Language Equivalences here.
Interviews
The strongest applicants will be invited to interview. Please note that meeting (or being predicted to meet) the minimum academic entry requirements will not guarantee that you will be selected for interview.
The interviews will explore a range of issues, including your suitability for the profession and the NHS values (as reflected in the NHS constitution). We’ll look to consider your motivation to study this course, as well as whether you have a clear understanding of the profession (ideally with relevant voluntary or paid work in health care), and an interest in people.
Please note that we do not disclose interview questions. You can find further information about the interview process here:
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. If you’re planning to apply with deferred entry, you are advised to indicate your reason for this on your UCAS application.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
You can find all of the Undergraduate Scholarships offered at UEA here, including information about eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
You can find information regarding additional costs associated here:
http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/legalstatements/finance-and-fees/additional-course-fees

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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.
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