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BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,000

15 months after the course for Subjects allied to medicine graduates at Swansea University

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Health sciences (non-specific) graduates at Swansea University

Graduate views

80%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Subjects allied to medicine graduates at Swansea University

Student views

84%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Swansea University

Student views

79%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Swansea University

Student views

91%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Swansea University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Health sciences (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

84%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 90 students (80% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

96% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

96%

99%

93%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

86%

86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

79%

95%

92%

74%

92%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

82%

82% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

84%

92%

78%

78%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

75%

91%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

55%

55% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

52%

59%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

91% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

86%

98%

88%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

79%

79% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

89%

79%

72%

75%

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 90 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

130 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

55 students

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Health sciences (non-specific).

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

140 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an operating department practitioner. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Subjects allied to medicine courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Subjects allied to medicine.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £28,000

Data from

145 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,500

Data from

490 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £35,000

Data from

530 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Subjects allied to medicine graduates in:

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £28,000

Data from

2260 people.

90% of UK-resident Subjects allied to medicine graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,500 - £30,500

Data from

2420 people.

88% of UK-resident Subjects allied to medicine graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £35,000

Data from

2510 people.

87% of UK-resident Subjects allied to medicine graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Health sciences (non-specific).

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Subjects allied to medicine.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

235 students (55% of those who were asked).

86% In highly skilled work

  • 67% Nursing Professionals
  • Less than 5% Other Health Professionals
  • Less than 5% Health associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Therapy professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

8% In other work

  • Less than 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations

6% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

91% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2021-22

    • Data from

      195 students (55% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Subjects allied to medicine.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

195 students (55% of those who were asked)

80% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

91% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

87% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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