BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice with Foundation Year
1 Location : High Wycombe Campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Compulsory
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Compulsory
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£29,000
15 months after the course for Subjects allied to medicine graduates at Buckinghamshire New University
Employment
90%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Health sciences (non-specific) graduates at Buckinghamshire New University
Graduate views
90%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Allied health graduates at Buckinghamshire New University
Student views
100%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Buckinghamshire New University
Student views
92%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Buckinghamshire New University
Student views
92%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BSc Health sciences (non-specific) students at Buckinghamshire New University
What you need to know about the data
- The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
- Find out more in About our 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 may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
93%
93% were positive about the teaching on the course.
96%
88%
96%
92%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
98%
98% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
100%
96%
96%
96%
100%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
89%
89% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
92%
88%
96%
75%
100%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
88%
88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
83%
92%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
58%
58% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
50%
67%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
90%
90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
86%
90%
91%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
86%
86% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
92%
92%
75%
100%
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
88% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
96% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 25 students (86% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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.
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2021-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 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 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
35 students90% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students.
The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.
This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2020-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 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 Buckinghamshire New University
After 15 months
£29,000
Typical range: £27,000 - £32,000
Data from
85 people(59% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£28,000
Typical range: £19,000 - £35,000
Data from
540 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£33,000
Typical range: £23,500 - £41,000
Data from
590 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (70% 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (70% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
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.
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (65% of those who were asked).90% In highly skilled work
- 45% Other Health Professionals
- 15% Therapy professionals
- 15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 10% Teaching Professionals
- 10% Health associate professionals
10% In other work
- 10% Customer service occupations
0% 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 2020-22
Data from
10 students (65% 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 2020-22
Data from
10 students (65% of those who were asked)90% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
90% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
85% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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