BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Integrated Apprenticeship

Studying Operating Department Practice Integrated Apprenticeship in London South Bank University in London:

  London South Bank University offers an operating department practice integrated apprenticeship program at London South Bank University in the UK, and the applicants must continue their education in the part-time mode for three years on the Southwark campus of this university, also this profession is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), furthermore, this university is the first one for career prospects, learning opportunities, and academic support in London, therefore, it can be one of the best options for all the applicants who want to continue their education to receive a bachelor’s degree from London South Bank University in the UK. The students will learn about basic anatomy, physiology for peri-operative practice, caring for individuals in the peri-operative environment, understanding fundamental anesthetic practice, concepts of inter-professional practice, post-anesthesia care, the scope of professional practice for ODP, and other related courses in emergency care and management, then, they can apply to the HCPC for registration to practice under the protected title of ‘Operating Department Practitioner’ upon qualification apprentices at the end of their education, furthermore, the graduates can apply for a relevant and suitable job in the UK or the global job market right after graduation, even, they can improve their job position in the company that they work for because they will receive help from the employability services of this university and learn how to write a CV or answer the interview questions. On the other hand, the students do not have to pay the tuition fee while studying at this university because the tuition fee for the apprenticeship courses will be covered by the managers and companies that the students work for, also the students can use the UK government funds for this course which is 1000 to 27000 pounds each year for 30 apprenticeship students who have the required documents and apply within the deadlines for this course, on the other hand, this program starts on September of each year, therefore, the applicants must apply before these months to be able to enter that school year.  

Admission Requirements of Operating Department Practice Integrated Apprenticeship:

  The international and local applicants who want to enter this program must have A level BBC, BTEC national diploma DMM, HE qualification (15 Distinctions and 30 Merits), UCAS 112, at least 18 years old, study within the last 3 years, and five GCSEs A-C (grade four), and other requirements which you can know more about by contacting us, furthermore, the applicants must be employed or try to find a job in the UK before applying for this course, on the other hand, the university will look through the applicants’ work and study experience and review their cases, also the applicants will have an interview with the university which will take about six to eight weeks, and if they are successful in this interview, they can enter this course in the next enrolment date, furthermore, all the students who study at any level at London South Bank University are treated the same after graduation and the university will help them find a proper and related job in global or local job markets according to their grades, achievements, projects, work experience, and other critical markers before and during their study period, above all, the applicants who want to take internships must apply one month earlier on 30 May for Autumn Semester, 15 October for Spring Semester, the application deadline for this program is likely to open soon in the specific time as every year.  

Student housing of London South Bank University:

  This university offers accommodation to all international students, and because this university is in the heart of London, the students will have a great living and study experience in one of the greatest and most modern cities in the world, therefore, all the students will have access to the facilities of a modern city and can experience a great life, furthermore, the student accommodation options are close to the city center and the university, so the students do not have anything to worry about, the dormitory staff is always present to solve the students’ issues or answer to their problems 24 hours a day. Moreover, all the students, even the disabled or medically challenged ones, can use the university halls at LSBU because this university will make some adjustments and give them special tools or facilities to be able to live in these halls just like other students, on the other hand, these halls are much more affordable than other accommodation places in London like renting an apartment, therefore, the students will pay 135 £ per week, also if you need to know more about student accommodation options and details, you can visit the link below https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation  

Language requirements of Operating Department Practice Integrated Apprenticeship:

  The London South Bank University is in the UK, and the main language of this university is English, therefore the minimum language level for this university might be higher or more specific in some areas for the international students, although, the university did not publish a minimum language level for this course, we recommend the applicants to have at IELTS 6 (no component below 5/5) and equivalent scores in other tests like TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, ESOL or IESOL, and so on, on the other hand, this university added the Duolingo English Test and the ELLT to its acceptable English language certificates because of the COVID situations from September 2021  

Other living expenses needed for studying Operating Department Practice Integrated Apprenticeship:

  Insurance: Covered by the tuition fee Rent: at least 500 pounds Groceries and meals: 50 to 300 pounds One-bedroom apartment in the city center: 718 pounds Three-bedroom apartment in the city center: 1190 pounds One-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 579 pounds Three-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 900 pounds A meal in a restaurant: 12 pounds Public transportation: 60 pounds