BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Study BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK. This program has a duration of 3 years. It is offered at the Canterbury campus.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement:

    Successful completion of standard 12th with 70% average 

    Interview (Mandatory)

    • An offer is made only after passing the interview

    • Interview checks:

      • Motivation for the healthcare profession

      • Communication skills

      • Awareness of patient care, ethics, and responsibility

      • Understanding of the role (e.g. radiography, nursing, allied health)

    ???? Even strong academic profiles can be rejected if the interview is weak.

    Satisfactory Reference

    • Usually one reference is required:

      • Academic (school/college teacher or principal), or

      • Professional (if the student has work experience)

    ???? The reference must confirm:

    • Good character

    • Reliability

    • Suitability to work with patients

    Health Clearance (Very Important)

    This is compulsory for NHS clinical placements.

    What it includes:

    • Medical fitness check

    • Vaccination verification

    Common NHS-required vaccinations:

    • Hepatitis B

    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

    • TB screening / BCG

    • Varicella (Chickenpox) (if no history)

    • COVID-19 (as per current NHS policy)

    Proof (certificates / reports) may be required before placement starts.

  • English Language Requirement:

    IELTS: 7.0 overall with no element below 6.5

    PTE: 76 overall with no element below 76

    TOEFL: Minimum of 94 overall: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, and Writing 24

    If band scores are less than the required, a foundation year will be added

Key Facts
  • Campus: Canterbury
  • Course Credentials: Bachelor
  • Course Duration: 3 years
  • Annual Tuition Fee: £15,500
  • CAS Deposit: £5,000
  • Intakes: Sept 2026
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