Operating Department Practice (South West) - BSc (Hons)

112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

• Three subjects at grade C/4 or above
• Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
• Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Pass
• Science subject
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Must be considered alongside GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Pass
• Science subject
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Must be considered alongside GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Pass
• Adult Numeracy / Adult Literacy
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Must be considered alongside GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, English Language and Science subject
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Pass
• Mathematics and English Language
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Must be considered alongside GCSE or equivalent in Science subject
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Pass
• Application of Number and Communication
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Must be considered alongside GCSE or equivalent in Science subject
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details

• Three subjects at grade C or above
• Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Three subjects at grade 2 or above
• Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Three subjects at grade C or above
• Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

• Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 7, with no subtest below 6.5
• If English is studied at GCSE Level but as a second language, IELTS must be completed to qualify for UK L2 requirement.

• BBC / 112 UCAS points
• Including Health and Social Care, Psychology, Social Science or Science subject at A-level or Level 3 equivalent
• Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
• A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or Level 3 equivalents

• Health and Social Care or Science related pathway
• Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3 with 24 credits at Merit or Distinction (of which 18 must be in a Science or Health related subject)
• If applying with an Access course you only need GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. You are not required to hold five GCSEs in total and GCSE Science is not required

• Minimum 2.2 at full honours
• Considered on an individual basis

• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2002 – 2010)

• DMM
• Must be in Health and Social Care or Applied Science

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) (2010 – 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (2002 – 2010)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
• Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health and Social Care or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma (2016 to present)
• Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
• Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health and Social Care or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Award (2002 - 2010)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• Either the BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate or one of the accompanying A-levels / level 3 equivalents must be in Health and Social Care or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate
  (2016 - present)
• BTEC Level 3 Certificate (QCF)
  (2010 - 2016)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• Either the BTEC level 3 National Certificate or one of the accompanying A-levels / level 3 equivalents must be in Health and Social Care or a relevant Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (from September 2014)
• NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)

• Grade B overall

• Grade B overall

• Grade B overall

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
• NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)

• 112 UCAS points

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
• NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Grade B overall

• 112 UCAS points
• Must be in Health and Social Care

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall with grade 4 or above in at least one Higher Level subject from Group 4 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma
• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB

Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)

• Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3))
• Must include a Health or Science related subject at Higher level

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

• DMM
• Must be in Health or Science related subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
• Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be a relevant Health or Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
  (2016 - present)
• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
  (until-2016)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
• Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be a relevant Health or Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
  (2016 – present)
• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
  (until 2016)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• Either the OCR level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate or one of the accompanying A-levels / level 3 equivalents must be a relevant Health or Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Considered on an individual basis
• Must be in K101 - An Introduction to Health and Social Care

Scottish Advanced Higher

• Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
• Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCD.
• Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
• Must include a Health or Science subject at Higher level or above

T-Levels

• 112 UCAS points (Merit overall)
• Must be in either Healthcare Science or Science

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate - Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• One of the A-level / equivalent qualifications being taken must be a relevant Health or Science subject (e.g Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma – Core (awarded until 2016) ESW/KS Combined component

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• One of the A-level / equivalent q

If you have a qualification that is not listed in the table please refer to our full entry requirements on UCAS.

Applicants’ qualifications that are not listed will be considered on an individual basis.

Recent relevant study to GCE A-level standard or above must have been completed within five years of the course intake date the applicant is applying for.

Further guidance on tariff points can be found on the UCAS website.

International candidates:

Those who meet residency/academic requirements of UK students but whose language is not English will need to hold IELTS with an overall score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5.

In addition:

• Applicants must provide evidence of having been in general education for a minimum of 10 years.
• Applicants must demonstrate evidence of literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Applicants must provide evidence of study within the last 5 years.
• No offers are made without a face to face interview. Interviews are currently online via Microsoft Teams. Find out more about online interviews.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance, Disclosure and Barring Service report and, registration with Independent Safeguarding Authority.
• Applicants should be aware that qualifications, personal statement, interview and references all form part of the selection criteria for this course.

I really want to become an Operating Department Practitioner but do not meet your entry requirements. What advice can you give me?

• All applicants must meet our academic entry requirements in order to be considered for the course.
• If you do not have sufficient Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications we advise you to consider undertaking a course which will give you the opportunity to gain the correct entry criteria. For example, an access course in a health/science-related field at your local further education college. This course contains the right mix of level 3 and level 2 qualifications which allow you to access higher education.
• Alternatively, you could undertake the Open University K101 course, as long as you have the appropriate GSCE qualifications (as defined in our entry criteria) with another level 3 qualification.

Portfolio Route for those holding Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support (QCF)

You are required to have GCSE at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics (or Functional Skills English and Maths) and a science subject. (GCSE equivalents are accepted, e.g. Key Skills Level 2, Adult Numeracy, Adult Literacy).

The recognition of prior learning and experience route recognises that your previous experience contributes towards entry to the Diploma in Higher Education and Bachelor of Science in Operating Department Practice and when combined with successful completion of your portfolio, may lead to you successfully gaining a place in the programme.

In order to demonstrate your previous experience, you are required to complete a portfolio which complements your certificated learning, and demonstrates your ability to study in Higher Education.

The portfolio will require:

• A testimonial from your Diploma in Perioperative Support education provider; which confirms your progress, identifies your level of engagement in the process and your academic skills
  A testimonial from your workplace manager; which confirms your commitment to high quality patient care delivery as part of the perioperative team, work ethic and integrity
  1 x 1500 written paper, in a formal style which uses the ‘Harvard’ referencing convention. This paper should discuss an aspect of perioperative practice
  1 x 1500 written reflection, using Gibbs Model of Reflection. This element requires you to consider a time when you had a positive impact on a patient’s experience

Applicants holding the Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support will be invited to interview and if successful will then be asked to create the portfolio. Once completed, you will need to send it electronically to the admissions tutor who will then evaluate the work and make a judgement about its suitability for entry onto the Operating Department Practice programme.