Access to Operating Department Practice
Full qualification title

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Learning Aim Reference
40012876
No. of Credits
60 Credits at Level 3 (15 Ungraded & 45 Graded)
Course fee
£1248 (includes £145 registration fee)
Payment options
Pay in full upfront (£50 Discount available) | Monthly Installments (from £104 per month)
UCAS Tariff Points
Maximum 144 points depending on grades
Location
Online
Duration
Flexible study (typically takes 8-10 months, but you can work at your own pace to complete in a time that suits you) Extension option available
Course start date
This course can be started at any time of the year
An operating theatre
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    Total Price £1,248.00
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    Total Price £1,248.00

A summary of the course

  • Switch your career towards Operating Department Practice (ODP)
  • Completely online learning
  • Study from home or any place that suits you
  • Supportive learning with experienced tutors
  • An effective pathway to meet university entry requirements for ODP
  • Various payment plans are available
  • 24/7 access to engaging learning materials and activities
  • Flexible study schedule with no exams or mandatory online classes
  • Detailed support for UCAS applications, including an academic reference
  • Excellent Trustpilot review rating of 4.9/5.0


About Your Diploma

Have you dreamed of a career in Operating Department Practice but were held back by not having the right qualifications, or are you contemplating a change in career? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Operating Department Practice at Academy Online Learning provides an excellent start. This program is perfect for those looking to break into ODP or advance within the healthcare sector. Though the course is typically designed to be completed in one year, many of our students finish it within 8-10 months due to its flexible nature.

 

Excellent Preparation for ODP at University

This diploma is a key step for those intending to study ODP at the university level. It is widely recognized by UK universities for its comprehensive curriculum, preparing students for various specialisations within ODP. The units include vital topics such as Research Skills, Behaviour and the Brain, Genetic Inheritance, among others, which will equip you with the foundational knowledge and study skills required for university. An Individual Learning Plan enables our students to manage their study time and assignment deadlines effectively, facilitating continuous academic progress.

 

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

As an outstanding UK online learning provider, Academy Online Learning offers this Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our course is fully online and designed to provide distance learning students with the flexibility needed to balance the learning with a busy personal life.

 

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Our online course allows you to take control of your own learning without the need to attend online classes or tutorials. You can begin the course at any time, move through the study material at your own pace, and receive support from your personal tutor through phone or videoconference tutorials. All our tutors are fully qualified, experienced educators and experts in their respective fields.

While Maths and English are not needed for you to study the diploma, they are required by universities at a Grade 4/C or above. You have the option to study these subjects alongside your diploma through our fully online Functional Skills courses (which include exams) or our GCSE options.

 

Make sure to confirm that your qualifications will be recognized by your chosen university before enrolling.

For more information about careers in Operating Department Practice, please click here.

We also offer comprehensive assistance with your UCAS applications, including providing an academic reference.

100% of ODP AOLL applicants were offered
a place for September 2024

Social science units on this course (Graded)

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Price Options

The cost of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) and the Access to Business is £1248, and can be paid in monthly instalments from £104 per month over 12 months with 0% interest. Or discounted price at £1198 (£50 saving) when paid in full upfront.

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Monthly Payment
Cost/ Month
Total*
Pay in full
Pay in full
(save £50)
£1248: £1198
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12 Months
£104
£1248
11 Months
£113
£1248
10 Months
£124
£1248
9 Months
£138
£1248
8 Months
£156
£1248
7 Months
£178
£1248
6 Months
£208
£1248

* Includes £145 registration fee and certification with our awarding organisation, Skills and Education Access Group

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Units on this course (Ungraded)

Get into university with an Access to Higher Education Diploma

This gives you an opportunity to shine when you are invited for an interview at the university. You...

Academic Writing Skills

This can be awarded against a level 3 essay. In essay preparation, you will be expected to research...

How does society affect health

There are many diseases and consequently many causes of diseases. Identifying the prevalence of...

Research Skills
Correlations, Experiments, Observations, Case Studies Questionnaires and Surveys. Develop your own piece of research in a standard report format.
Information Literacy

Information Literacy Skills help learners to understand the range and quality of available resources...

Social science units on this course (Graded)

Are the brain and behaviour linked?

This involves the localisation and function of the brain. The different methods of investigating the...

Health units on this course (Graded)

Diagnosis and management of physiological disorders

There are a range of physiological disorders identified here in this unit. You will be made aware of...

A female health professional wearing a mask

This unit relates to communication between health care professionals and clients. Here you will be...

Biology units on this course (Graded)

Jars of urine
Human Urinary System (3 Credits)

This unit looks at homeostasis and the kidney as a homeostatic organ. You will be researching the

Body Structure and Function
Body Structure and Function (9 Credits)

(cannot combine with: Cell Differentiation and Tissues; DNA and Protein Synthesis; Human circulation

Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System (3 Credits)

The skeletal system is the primary focus of attention in this unit where you will be given the

Fertilisation
Human Sex and Reproduction (3 Credits)

This unit covers the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system. There is a

Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Inheritance (3 Credits)

This addresses the understanding of genetic inheritance including simple Mendelian crosses where you

Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and Digestion (3 Credits)

Here you will be given the opportunity to explore the components and function of a balanced diet

Endocrine system hormones
Endocrine System (3 Credits)

The main theme in this unit is to develop an understanding of the hormone system and the endocrine

Non infectious disease
Non-Infectious Disease (3 Credits)

The topical area for this unit considers the nature of a range of non-infectious diseases including

  Our Access to Higher Education diplomas offer: No need to pay for extras or upgrades - it is ALL included!
Self-paced online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Access your course materials immediately
Study anywhere - anytime
Face to face tutorials on demand, scheduled when you need them
One-to-one tutor support via state of the art video conference suite, email or by phone
Study around your work and home life commitments
Work at your own pace and complete within 8-12 months
Tailored individual learning plan to achieve success
Benefit from subject specialist tutors
Access to our online material written and developed by leading professionals in the industry
Interact with your tutor via our easy to use messaging service
Network with like-minded students via student messaging group
Access to your course 24/7
Tailor the course to fit your needs*
UCAS Application support to help with your personal statement
UCAS final check before submission

 

*Some university courses will want to see specific units - plan what is required and we will mix and match key units

Other courses with tutor support:

Casie AOLL Student
★★★★★
Great support! Support was available at all times throughout the course and responses from the tutors were extremely quick.
Date of experience: 26 November 2024
Ibrahim Diallo Bah Access to HE Student
★★★★★
I learnt a lot with the Academy Online Learning, and they have great tutors who have accompanied me during this journey.
Date of experience: 08 November 2024
Chiamaka Emeghara AOLL Student
★★★★
The courses where very interesting and well layered out. Tutors and admin staff were also very supportive. Good communication channel for students, tutors and admin staff.
Date of experience: 09 November 2024