How this Level 4 & 5 Health and Social Care Diploma Works

Students on our Health and Social Care course can complete a Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (120 credits), a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) OTHM diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Health and Social Care industry.

This Health and Social Care course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.

To complete this online Health and Social Care course you’ll submit 6 online written assignments at Level 4, and 6 online written assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000 – 3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM Health and Social Care Management diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.

During this Health and Social Care course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to help you complete your Health and Social Care diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support that you’ll have available to you on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.

Course Modules

Level 4 diploma in Health and Social Care Module Listing

1. Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
2. Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
3. Communication in the Caring Professions
4. Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
5. Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
6. Resource Management in Health and Social Care 

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care module listing

1. Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
2. Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
3. Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
4. Team Management in Health and Social Care
5. Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
6. Research Methods in Health and Social Care

The OTHM Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management requires 6 written assignments to complete the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and 5 written assignments to complete the Level 5 diploma in Health and Social Care. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each.

Assignment Unit titles:

The assignment unit titles for the online Level 4 Health and Social Care course are:

1. Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
2. Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
3. Communication in the Caring Professions
4. Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
5. Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
6. Resource Management in Health and Social Care 

The assignment unit titles for the online Level 5 Health and Social Care course are:

1. Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
2. Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
3. Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
4. Team Management in Health and Social Care
5. Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
6. Research Methods in Health and Social Care

Am I eligible for this Health and Social Care course?

To enrol in our Level 4 Health and Social Care online 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 enroll based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: +44 7428 590831

To enrol on the Level 5 Health and Social Care online course, you must have completed the Level 4 OTHM diploma in Health and Social Care Management.

Cost and payments for this Accounting online course

1. Level 4: £5999

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest free.

1. Level 5: £5999

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest free.

1. Level 6 & 7: £5999

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest free.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest-free monthly instalments
• PayPal
• Western Union
• ELCAS funding

Career Progression

Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Course and final year of an accredited Undergraduate degree programme will act as a springboard to a professional career in Health & Social Care services. The course pulls together theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.

A Health & Social Care degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in health, social care, leisure or education. Here is a list of possible career paths you may take after completing the full degree:

• Community development worker
• Further education teacher
• Health improvement practitioner
• Health service manager
• Medical sales representative
• Naturopath

For more information on where a degree in health & social care management can take you.

Enabling you to progress to the final year at the University.

University Progression

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up 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. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus; costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at.

Anglia Ruskin University

Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (top-up) BSc (Hons)

University of Derby

Integrative Health and Social Care (Top- Up) BSc (Hons)

University of Bolton

BSc Honours Health and Social Care top-up