Should I do a Two year diploma or degrre for Operating department practitioner?

HI. I am puzzled whether to do a diploma or degree for operating department practioner. which would be better? I know one is quicker but is the degree version worth it as ive seen you can get higher pay. I also don't know if i should wait a year and do it it through the RAF. Any advice would help. Thanks.

The diploma courses are being phased out now so you'd be competing with odps with degrees for jobs and post grad courses, the pay is the same between diploma and degree, both start at band 5. If you have the physical fitness and aren't planning on doing a post-grad course then the RAF is a viable option.

As above I believe I read the diplomas are being phased out so you're probably best off getting the degree right off the bat. It's just one year longer, and also you'll have a full degree to fall back on if you decide to leave the healthcare sector

Thank you for your reply! I’ve chosen a university already and hope to be confirmed a place soon.

Hi Sxan. Did you take up your place for the ODP? How has the first year gone? I’m thinking of doing this course? Thanks