Diploma in Health & Social Care Management Level (4 & 5)

Who can benefit from the Diploma in Health & Social Care Management Program?

Diploma in Health & Social Care Management provides training in the skills and knowledge required by people seeking management positions and a career within the broader hospitality industry. The Diploma in Health & Care Management will allow you to apply practical managerial skills in the hospitality industry. You will learn to operate with significant independence and will gain further knowledge in business and management strategies.

The Health & Social Care Management course at level 4 and 5 is equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate course, allowing learners to progress onto the final year of an undergraduate degree program at any UK University.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the Diploma in Health & Social Care Management, interested students may further their education by enrolling in a top up program at an accredited UK university. Students will have the option of finishing their degree either online or in person at campus. The associated costs will vary based on the mode of instruction.

Below are some examples of UK universities with top up degree options. Students can apply directly to a university of their choice for further studies. In addition, our counselors will also be available to assist with the application process.

Qualification structure

The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT).

Mandatory units

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Assessment Processes for Effective Health and Social Care Delivery (20 credits)
• Managing Resources in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT).

Mandatory units

• Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
• Health Improvement and Promotion of Well-being (20 credits)
• Leading Teams in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Providing Professional Supervision for Staff (20 credits)
• Research in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

University top-up

University of Chichester

Bournemouth University

University of Derby

Course Requirements

Students wishing to enroll in this program must have completed intermediate level of study (Grade 12). Each module of the course consists of approximately 50 guided learning hours of material with an additional 35-45 hours of optional learning material. These materials are comprised of interactive exercises, further readings and internet resources.

Once course requirements for the program have been met, a Certificate of Completion is awarded by a UK Awarding Body.

If you do not meet the above prerequisites, OCBF also offers an education pathway beginning from Level 1 diploma to Level 7 diploma leading to Bachelor’s & Master degree programs.

If you are an International student and would like more information on the application process, please contact us.