Operating Department Practice Diploma of Higher Education

How to apply

Full-time applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) (external website).

When applying, please make a note of the Institution Code (B50), the UCAS Code for the course, and the Campus Code, which can be found in the Location of Study section.

Where part-time study is available, part-time applications should be made direct to the location of study.

For further details on the application process, please visit our How to Apply section.

Interview

Please note that interviews are part of our selection process and you must be able to demonstrate at interview that you show the necessary insight into operating department practice, as well as the motivation and commitment to become a practitioner.

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus)

School:
School of Health and Social Care,

Accreditations:
College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) and Health Professions Council (HPC)

Duration:
2 years (including mandatory placements)

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 240 tariff points
For 2013 entry: 260 tariff points, including 80 from one A-level (e.g. C) or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Biology, Science, Health & Social Care

Recommended GCSEs:
A minimum of 4 (grades A*-C) including Maths and English or appropriate Key Skills Level 2. A Science subject is preferred

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 7.0 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
B991

Course reference:
DHODPF

Related courses:
Health and Social Care

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