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BSc ( Hons ) Operating Department Practice
UCAS code B700
Duration 3 years full time
Requirements A level : BBB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM , must be in a Science subject . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , to include 32 points from a Science subject ( Biology , Human Biology , Chemistry , Applied Science , Sports Science , PE ). All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview , including NHS values based recruitment . Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course . The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures ( EPP ) workers , including students ,
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are tested for HIV , Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C . The consent , test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department .
Approved course
Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC )
What ' s this course about ?
Operating Department Practitioners ( ODPs ) are an essential part of the surgical team and are vital to the safe and effective running of an operating theatre . They care for patients undergoing surgery in hospital , from preparing the operating theatre and surgical equipment , to ensuring the surgical team have the equipment they need during an operation and supporting patients as they recover . This degree , developed with local NHS Trusts and the private sector , provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in this demanding and
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rewarding role .
Example placements
● Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust
● Southampton General Hospital
● BMI Healthcare , Winchester
Example topics
● Fundamentals of perioperative practice
● Perioperative care of specialist patient groups
● Perioperative use of drugs
● Complex perioperative care
Course highlights
● Practise examinations and procedures on human patient simulators in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care , one of the country ’ s leading healthcare teaching environments
● Spend more than 50 % of your time gaining experience in real operating theatres and wards at our partner hospitals and NHS Trusts , with one-to-one mentorship from a registered healthcare practitioner
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‘ I love simulations as it strengthens my practical and technical skills when working in a realistic environment .'
Cornelius Igboenyesi
Overall student satisfaction 100 %
National Student Survey 2021
Future opportunities
Once you complete this degree , you ' ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) as an ODP , which you ' ll need to work as an ODP in the UK , in areas including anaesthesia , surgery and recovery . With more training , you could become a surgical care practitioner , able to carry out some surgical procedures , under supervision of a consultant surgeon .
Not available to international / EU students
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BSc ( Hons ) Pharmacology
UCAS code B210
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements Tariff points : ABB – BBC from A levels , or equivalent , to include Biology or Chemistry , plus a second pure Science subject or Mathematics . Applied Science not accepted . For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application . A level : ABB – BBC , BTEC : DDM – DMM , must be in Applied Science .
Accredited course
Royal Society of Biology
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What ' s this course about ?
If you love performing experiments in high-tech labs and want to study alongside researchers who are doing important work to understand how diseases such as Covid-19 spread and evolve , this degree is for you . Pharmacology is the study of drugs and how they affect living systems . Using specialist facilities , you ' ll deepen your chemistry and biology knowledge as you study how drugs – such as painkillers , antibiotics , and even caffeine – alter the body . You ' ll set yourself up for a fulfilling career working in an industry that improves the lives of millions of people . You could work in areas such as new drug development , medical writing , regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical marketing .
Example placements
● GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK )
● Catalent
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Example topics
● Immunology , inflammatory diseases and infective organisms
● Neuroscience , endocrine and gastrointestinal pharmacology
● Respiratory , renal and cardiovascular pharmacology
● Drug development and clinical pharmacology
● Neuropharmacology
Course highlights
● Explore the latest techniques and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases
● Investigate how cells communicate with each other and why people ' s bodies respond differently to the same drugs
● Look at how new medicines are developed , tested and launched
● Enhance your CV on a laboratory-based work experience module and on a sandwich year in industry ( subject to successful applications )
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‘ Portsmouth was my first choice , it offered everything I wanted in a university .'
Isobel Burd
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
● Have the opportunity to do a summer research placement at one of our partner universities overseas
Future opportunities
From the medicines in your bathroom cabinet to the drug combinations used to treat cancer , the work of pharmacologists plays a crucial role in society . So there ' s always demand for pharmacology graduates . You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level on a PhD , MRes or MSc programme .
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BSc ( Hons ) Paramedic Science
UCAS code B900
Duration 3 years full time
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DDM , must be in a Science or Health Science subject with a Human Biology , Anatomy or Physiology element . Public Services not accepted . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points to include 32 points from an A level in a single Science subject , or equivalent . Applicants must be 18 or over when the course starts . Applicants with a full , category B ( car ) driving licence should have no more than three penalty points . All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview . Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course . The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures ( EPP ) workers , including
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students , are tested for HIV , Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C . The consent , test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department .
Approved course
Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC )
What ' s this course about ?
Paramedics are vital to the health , safety and wellbeing of the nation . If you ’ re ready to work at the frontline of the NHS , this degree will prepare you for life as a registered paramedic . You ’ ll master the complexities of acute pre-hospital care , and learn to assess patients and treat patients using life-saving equipment safely and effectively .
Example placements
● Ambulance stations
● Clinical placements e . g . a drugs and alcohol rehabilitation team , in a hospital , an ambulance control centre , or minor injuries unit
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Example topics
● Fundamentals of paramedic practice
● Assessment and care of the older adult
● Patient assessment
● Acute pre-hospital care
● Enhancing paramedic professional practice
Course highlights
● Practise your skills on medical manikins and simulated patients in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care , one of the country ’ s leading healthcare teaching environments
● Gain more than 1,500 hours of practical experience on placement with real paramedic teams and in clinical settings
● Get expert support from a personal mentor within the Ambulance Service
● Be eligible to register as a paramedic with the HCPC when you graduate
Future opportunities
A career as a paramedic is fast-paced and demanding , but also incredibly rewarding .
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‘ Being on placement is a fantastic experience and my favourite aspect of the course . I was encouraged to be actively involved in patient care from the start .’
Alex Easson
Graduates in work and / or further study 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Graduates in a professional level occupation 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
On graduation , you ' ll be prepared for jobs in clinical settings like telephone triage services , helicopter emergency medical services , with ambulance trusts , or in special operations response .
Not available to international / EU students
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MPharm ( Hons ) Pharmacy
UCAS code B230
Duration 4 years full time
Requirements A level : AAB – BBB . BTEC : DDD – DDM , must be in Applied Science , plus A level Chemistry . Tariff points : to include A level Chemistry , plus an A level in a second Science subject or Mathematics . For A levels which include a separate science practical component , a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application . All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview , which will include an admissions test . Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) checks before starting the course .* Please note : A levels in Applied Science , General Studies , Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not normally accepted .
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Accredited course
General Pharmaceutical Council ( GPhC )
What ' s this course about ?
Play a part in the pharmaceutical advances of the future and learn how to use modern drug tech . Practise using the skills and knowledge you learn under supervision from GPhC ( General Pharmaceutical Council ) registered pharmacists and get valuable on-the-job experience with patients and the public on placements .
Example placements
● Community pharmacies
● Local hospitals
● GP surgeries
● Mental health in-patient services
Example topics
● Cells to systems
● Drug development and formulation
● Personalised medicine and cancer
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● Delivering pharmaceutical care to patients
● Integrated studies in mental health
Course highlights
● Accredited by the GPhC
● Practise applying your skills and scientific knowledge in a fully-stocked model pharmacy and in simulated consultation rooms , a care home , surgery and hospital wards
● Check and dispense real prescriptions on placements under the supervision of experienced pharmacists
● Get further pharmaceutical experience in settings such as GP surgeries and mental health hospitals
● Get support arranging your foundation training year after the course
Future opportunities
You can become a fully qualified pharmacist within a year of graduation by doing a foundation training year and passing the GPhC registration examination .
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‘ The Centre for Simulation in Health and Care enhances my learning and gives hands-on experience which prepares me for real-life scenarios . Modern laboratories and experiments fit perfectly into my studies , which makes the topic more interesting .'
Irene Chua
Graduates in a professional level occupation 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Many graduates do split foundation training in general practitioner surgeries and other clinical settings . You can also split foundation training between the pharmaceutical industry and a hospital or community setting .
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