BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
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
£25,000
15 months after the course for Subjects allied to medicine graduates at Swansea University
Employment
90%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Health sciences (non-specific) graduates at Swansea University
Graduate views
85%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Allied health graduates at Swansea University
Student views
68%
Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Swansea University
Student views
62%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Swansea University
Student views
77%
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.
68%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 55 students (66% of those asked).
- All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.
Data from students graduating 2022-23
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)The teaching on my course
89%
89% were positive about the teaching on the course.
95%
91%
84%
86%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning opportunities
81%
81% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
74%
91%
84%
72%
82%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Assessment and feedback
64%
64% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
72%
70%
75%
51%
50%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Academic Support
76%
76% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
75%
77%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Organisation and management
61%
61% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
56%
64%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Learning resources
84%
84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
84%
89%
83%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Student voice
65%
65% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
79%
62%
49%
80%
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
Mental wellbeing
64% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 55 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-23
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 dataWhat 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
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
140 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
50 students89% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
110 students.
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 2020-21
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
110 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.
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
£25,000
Typical range: £24,500 - £27,000
Data from
185 people(58% 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
After 5 years
£29,000
Typical range: £21,000 - £35,000
Data from
530 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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
90% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (50% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Allied health.
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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (50% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Allied health.
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 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (50% of those who were asked).95% In highly skilled work
- 80% Therapy professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
0% In other work
5% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
90% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2019-21
Data from
15 students (50% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Allied health over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2019-21
Data from
15 students (50% of those who were asked)85% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
90% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
100% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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