Operating Department Practice

Wrexham University

Why choose this course?Our Operating Department Practice degree allows students to learn in a manner which matches their future employment as an Operating Department Practitioner. We use a case study format throughout our teaching and assessment, meaning that all content relates directly to the real-life operating theatre environment.Our degree is part of a collaboration with our local NHS Trust and local service users to ensure the course fulfils the requirements of the health service and community. The support on offer from the University and teaching team reflects the core values of Wrexham University. We are committed to widening participation and providing support to students. This will be felt by students, as they will play an active part in their own development into professional registration and employment. This course is part of a subject area ranked1st in the UK for Student ExperienceJoint 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects1st in Wales and top 10 in the UK for Teaching Qualityin the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025This course is rated 1st in Wales in the Health Studies subject area league table in the Daily Mail University League Table, 2024. This course is rated 4th in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching in the Health Professionals subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.