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Operating Department Practice Diploma of Higher Education

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Whatever you are studying you can access study resources and support flexibly through our Virtual Learning Environment, myBU. Other resources include :

  • Our impressive Sir Michael Cobham Library based on Talbot Campus. Winner of the SCONUL award 2007 (equivalent of a Library Oscar!), together with our Lansdowne Library based at Bournemouth House.
  • An extensive collection of e-books and e-journals to support your study.
  • Open Access Centre, with 24/7 access to computers, and wifi across the campuses for laptop connections, with free email accounts to make it easy to access learning resources as well as stay in touch with friends and family.
  • Study support workshops for those who would like to improve note-taking, essay and report-writing techniques.
  • Peer Assisted learning schemes to help you develop your study and learning strategies
  • And a dedicated Additional Learning Needs team to help support you if needed, so you can truly benefit from your time with us.

Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/academicsupport for further information.

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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