Health & Social Care Management

Course Overview

Start Date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study Pace: Flexible — up to 5 years
Qualifications: Level 4 OTHM Diploma (120 credits), Level 5 OTHM Diploma (120 credits), or Level 4 & 5 Extended Diploma (240 credits)
Assessment: Online written assignments
Includes: 1-to-1 tutor support, all course materials
Ofqual Regulation:

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care – 610/0784/5
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care – 610/1537/4

This online Health and Social Care course equips learners with practical knowledge and skills for supporting individuals, families, and communities. Covering patient care, health administration, policy, safeguarding, and community support, the programme provides a strong foundation for a career in the sector. The combined Level 4 & 5 pathway (240 credits) is equivalent to the first two years of a UK undergraduate degree, preparing students for a top-up to a final-year degree.

Career Progression

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Care Manager / Team Leader
Health Administrator
Community Support Officer
Patient Services Coordinator
Social Care Practitioner

Learners can also progress to a final-year top-up degree at a UK university, providing a route to senior management or specialist roles in Health and Social Care.

How It Works

Enroll Anytime – Start whenever you are ready.
Study Online – Complete modules online at your own pace, with up to 5 years to finish.
Complete Modules – Each module includes 40 hours of guided learning plus 30–50 hours of optional exercises, readings, and resources.
Submit Assignments – Level 4: 10 assignments; Level 5: 6 assignments (2,000–3,000 words each).
Receive 1-to-1 Support – Tutors provide feedback and guidance throughout your studies.
Earn Your Diploma – Complete all assignments to gain your OTHM qualification.
Progress Further – Use your qualification to top up to a UK university degree or advance your career in Health and Social Care.

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules (120 credits) – Cover foundations of Health and Social Care, including patient care, safeguarding, health administration, personal effectiveness, and professional practice.

Level 5 Modules (120 credits) – Build advanced skills in leadership, management, policy implementation, health governance, and community support.

The combined Level 4 & 5 pathway (240 credits) is equivalent to the first two years of a UK undergraduate degree, enabling learners to progress to a final-year top-up.

How It Works

Students can complete a Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or a combined Level 4 & 5 Diploma (240 credits) in Health and Social Care, gaining the practical skills needed for the sector.

The course is 100% online with flexible start dates. Each module includes 40 hours of guided learning plus 30–50 hours of optional activities, such as exercises, readings, and self-tests.

Assessment is via written assignments: 6 at Level 4 and 6 at Level 5, each 2,000–3,000 words. Upon completion, learners receive an OTHM Health and Social Care diploma and can progress to a final-year top-up degree at a UK university.

Throughout the course, students have access to 1-to-1 tutor support, webinars, social learning forums, and a range of additional resources to help them succeed.

Course Modules

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (120 credits)

Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
Communication in the Caring Professions
Principles of Health and Safety
Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care
Resource Management

Assessment: 6 written assignments, 2,000–3,000 words each

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (120 credits)

Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
Team Management
Professional Supervision Practice
Research Methods

Assessment: 5 written assignments, 2,000–3,000 words each

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Am I eligible for this online business course ?

You must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at:

+40 743 543 039

To enrol on the Level 5 diploma , you must have completed the OTHM Level 4 Diploma .

Cost & Payments

Cost & payments

1. Level 4 & 5: £3,500
  1. Level 4: £2,900
  1. Level 5: £2,900
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- PayPal

Career Progression

Completing the full Level 4 & 5 Health and Social Care Diploma, followed by a final-year top-up degree, provides a strong foundation for a career in Health and Social Care. The course combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge for those working in caring environments.

Possible career paths include:

Community Development Worker
Further Education Teacher
Health Improvement Practitioner
Health Service Manager
Medical Sales Representative
Naturopath

Graduates can also explore wider opportunities in health, social care, leisure, and education. For more information, visit Prospects: Health Studies Careers

University Options

University Progression

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Accounting and Business course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year Accounting and Business degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.

Coventry University

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000

Northampton University

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250

University of Derby

BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200

Westcliff University

Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)

University of Hertfordshire