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Health and Social Care Diplomas Online, Levels 2 to 7
Get the qualification your next role in care asks for, without giving up your shifts. Ofqual-regulated diplomas from Level 2 to Level 7, studied 100% online, assessed by assignment, and paid monthly with no credit check.
- 100% online
- Assignments, no exams
- Most diplomas in 6–9 months
- From £190 a month
“So much support and guidance from both tutors and admin.”
Phil Hendry, Level 6 Certificate in Healthcare Management
I knew within the first two days that this was where I was supposed to be.
I can't recommend Healthcare Courses enough.
They are very quick to reply to queries.
Why care professionals choose us
A school that only does care.
Everything here is designed around people who work in care: the subjects, the study model, the payment plans and the support.
Specialists in care
Health and social care, care management, residential childcare and safety. Nothing else, so every course fits your sector.
Properly regulated
Ofqual-regulated diplomas from awarding bodies such as OTHM and Qualifi, from a UK provider (UKPRN 10062390).
Fits around shifts
No timetable, no classroom, no exams. Study online whenever your rota allows, from work, home or on the move.
Affordable monthly
Interest-free plans from £190 a month with no credit check, or a discount if you pay in full.
Find your level
A qualification for every step of a care career.
Start where you are today. Each level builds on the last, from entry-level care to executive leadership.
Popular diplomas
Our most chosen qualifications.
Ofqual-regulated diplomas studied fully online, each assessed by written assignment.
Health and social care
The core diplomas for care workers and senior carers.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
The foundation qualification for care workers building practical skills.
View course →Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
For senior carers and team leaders taking on supervision.
View course →Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Advanced study in health and social care practice.
View course →Leadership and management
For managers, registered managers and directors of care services.
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
For managers leading a care service.
View course →Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
For senior managers working across services.
View course →Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Master's-degree-standard study for executive leaders in care.
View course →Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Advanced study for senior professionals in health and social care.
View course →Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
For managers of residential childcare services.
View course →Level 2 Diploma in Care
A first qualification for people starting a career in care.
View course →High credit diplomas
Study several levels in one programme and progress without re-applying.
Occupational health and safety
For safety officers and managers in care and other settings.
Honest answers
The things people worry about before they enrol.
If something is holding you back, it's probably one of these. Here is what actually happens.
I work long shifts. I won't have time.
There's no timetable and nothing live to attend. Most learners finish a diploma in 6–9 months studying around their rota.
I haven't studied in years.
There are no exams. Each unit is a written assignment, and tutors and admin support you throughout, with all materials online.
I can't pay it all at once.
Spread the cost with interest-free monthly plans from £190. There's no credit check, and referral and scholarship schemes are available.
Will employers recognise it?
Our diplomas are regulated by Ofqual and awarded by bodies such as OTHM and Qualifi. See our recognition.
I don't know which level I need.
Use the role finder, or message an adviser on WhatsApp and we'll recommend a level based on your job.
What if I want to go further later?
High credit diplomas combine several levels in one programme, so you can progress from Level 3 or 5 to Level 7 without re-applying.
How you study
Built around a working week in care.
- 100% onlineNo fixed timetable. Study around your shifts.
- Assignments, no examsEvery unit is assessed by a written assignment.
- 6–9 months for most diplomasStudied alongside work, at your own pace.
- Expert tutor supportFeedback on every assignment, plus help from our admin team.
- A clear route upwardProgress to the next level when you're ready.
How you pay
Spread the cost, interest-free.
- Interest-free instalmentsMonthly plans with no credit check.
- Discount for paying in fullSave when you pay upfront.
- Referral and scholarship schemesAsk admissions what you're eligible for.
How to apply
Start in three simple steps.
Most learners apply online in minutes. Admissions can help you choose the right level first.
Choose your diploma
Use the role finder or browse by level to find the right course.
Apply online
Follow our two-step application and choose your payment plan.
Start studying
Log in to your online learning account and begin your first unit.
Student reviews
In their own words.
We publish feedback exactly as students give it to us, without editing it.
This course is probably one of the best — I am proud to say that I have almost finished!
I can't recommend Healthcare Courses enough. Thank you to the team — it's been a pleasure.
Great college, so much support and guidance from both tutors and admin. Excellent course content and fantastic support.
I had no problem accessing it from my office or while travelling. They are very quick to reply to queries.
I never thought I would get such great support from my professors and admin.
Great college, very friendly people with tutors that are willing to help you with anything.
Your next chapter
From your next shift to your graduation day.
Six to nine months of online study, and a regulated qualification that opens the next role in your care career.
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Talk to a real admissions adviser.
Tell us your role and goals. We'll recommend the right level and payment plan, with no obligation.
About our diplomas
Online health and social care qualifications for every stage of your career
Healthcare Courses is a specialist online school for Ofqual-regulated health and social care diplomas and extended diplomas from Level 2 to Level 7. Our qualifications are awarded by awarding bodies such as OTHM and Qualifi, and cover health and social care practice, care management and leadership, residential childcare leadership, and occupational health and safety.
Every diploma is studied 100% online with no fixed timetable, so you can keep working while you qualify. Units are assessed by written assignment rather than exams, and most diplomas take six to nine months to complete, with tutor support throughout.
Level 3 suits care workers building practical skills. Levels 4 and 5 are designed for senior carers, team leaders and registered managers, and Levels 6 and 7 for senior managers and directors of care services. High credit diplomas combine several levels in a single programme, so you can progress without re-applying.
You can spread the cost with interest-free monthly instalments from £190, with no credit check, or pay in full for a discount. Referral and scholarship schemes are also available. Find out how to apply or read about our recognition.
FAQ
Questions about studying with us.
Speak to admissions on +44 20 3608 0144, WhatsApp or send us a message.
Which level should I study?
Level 2 suits people new to care, Level 3 care workers, Levels 4 and 5 senior carers, team leaders and registered managers, and Levels 6 and 7 senior managers and directors.
Are the diplomas regulated?
Yes. The diplomas are regulated by Ofqual and awarded by awarding bodies such as OTHM and Qualifi.
How long does a diploma take?
Most diplomas take six to nine months, studied online alongside work with no fixed timetable.
Are there exams?
No. Units are assessed by written assignment.
How can I pay?
Interest-free monthly instalments with no credit check, from £190 a month, or pay in full for a discount. Referral and scholarship schemes are also available.
Who delivers the courses?
Healthcare Courses, UK Provider Reference Number 10062390, based at Park Royal, London.
Your next role in care starts here.
Choose your diploma today, or talk it through with an adviser first. There's no obligation.