Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
This pathway includes the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care and OTHM Level 4–7 Diplomas in Health and Social Care Management.
The Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive online pathway covering five regulated OTHM qualifications.
Delivered online by Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
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Why enrol on this course?
The Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive online pathway covering five regulated OTHM qualifications. You study each level sequentially, earning separate certificates with assessment by written assignment only, supported by tutor guidance throughout your journey.
This combined online programme covers 5 regulated diplomas (Levels 3–7) in health and social care management. You study each level in sequence, earn separate certificates, and can spread fees with instalment plans shown below.
Assessment is by assignment only (no exams). Tutor support is available throughout.
Qualifications in this bundle
QANs and credits are from OTHM and the Ofqual register. Each qualification below is an OTHM regulated diploma on this pathway.
| RQF level | Regulated qualification | Credits | Ofqual QAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQF 3 | OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care | 60 | 603/6776/3 |
| RQF 4 | OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management | 120 | 610/0784/5 |
| RQF 5 | OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management | 120 | 610/1537/4 |
| RQF 6 | OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management | 120 | 603/6820/2 |
| RQF 7 | OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management | 120 | 603/6066/5 |
| Total (Ofqual credits, listed components) | 540 | ||
Qualification structure
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care and Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 540-credit qualification awarded by OTHM, Ofqual number 603/6776/3, 610/0784/5, 610/1537/4, 603/6820/2, 603/6066/5. It has 30 mandatory units, 5,400 hours total qualification time and 2,400 guided learning hours. Assessment is coursework. Healthcare Courses delivers the programme online. Fees start at £3,300. A typical duration is 25 or 29 months.
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
| Mandatory unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker | 10 |
| Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care | 10 |
| Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care | 10 |
| Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings | 10 |
| Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings | 10 |
| Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings | 10 |
Ofqual qualification number 603/6776/3. Total qualification time 600 hours. Guided learning hours 120. View 603/6776/3 on the Ofqual register.
OTHM offers this qualification from age 16. The centre checks that a learner can meet the assessment criteria before registration.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
| Mandatory unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills | 20 |
| Communication in the Caring Professions | 20 |
| Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions | 20 |
| Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings | 20 |
| Resource Management in Health and Social Care | 20 |
Ofqual qualification number 610/0784/5. Total qualification time 1,200 hours. Guided learning hours 600. View 610/0784/5 on the Ofqual register.
Typical entry is a relevant Level 3 diploma, two A-levels, or, from age 21, management experience that the centre accepts before registration. Learners are usually 18 or over.
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
| Mandatory unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals | 20 |
| Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing | 20 |
| Team Management in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Research Methods in Health and Social Care | 20 |
Ofqual qualification number 610/1537/4. Total qualification time 1,200 hours. Guided learning hours 600. View 610/1537/4 on the Ofqual register.
Typical entry is a relevant Level 4 diploma, three A-levels, or, from age 21, management experience that the centre accepts before registration. Learners are usually 18 or over.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
| Mandatory unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings | 20 |
| Principles of Leadership and Management | 20 |
| Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings | 20 |
| Resource Management in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals | 20 |
Ofqual qualification number 603/6820/2. Total qualification time 1,200 hours. Guided learning hours 480. View 603/6820/2 on the Ofqual register.
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
| Mandatory unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Health and Social Care Leadership | 20 |
| Managing People in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Managing Finance in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies | 20 |
| Leading Change in Health and Social Care | 20 |
| Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals | 20 |
Ofqual qualification number 603/6066/5. Total qualification time 1,200 hours. Guided learning hours 600. View 603/6066/5 on the Ofqual register.
Entry is an honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or management experience that the centre accepts. Learners must be 21 or over. The diploma is at RQF Level 7. A full master's degree still needs the dissertation stage.
About this course
- Effective leadership and management of health and social care services at various levels.
- Analysis of healthcare sector policies, evaluating their impact on service provision.
- Research in health and social care, interpreting findings accurately.
- Planning, implementing, and monitoring strategies for improving health and social care provision.
- Understanding of key management principles specific to the healthcare industry.
Who is this course for?
This diploma program is suitable for a wide range of individuals seeking career advancement in the healthcare sector, including:
- Current health and social care professionals looking to transition into management roles.
- Aspiring healthcare managers with no previous experience but a passion for the field.
- Individuals interested in pursuing careers in long-term care administration, hospital management, community services management, or healthcare operations management.
Key facts
- Programme: 5 separate regulated diplomas (Levels 3–7), studied in sequence; separate certificates per level.
- Credits: 540 Ofqual credits across the 5 regulated components in the table below.
- Fees: GBP £4300 / GBP £3300 (see durations below).
- Awarding bodies: OTHM. Each QAN links to the Ofqual register in the table below.
- Assessment: Assignments only; no exams.
- Study mode: 100% online.
Why this course?
The Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for successful careers within the healthcare sector. With its high-credit diploma, learners will gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in various management roles, such as hospital managers, nursing home administrators, community services managers, health operations directors, or long-term care administrators.
Career path
Career progression by level
| Level | Typical roles | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Support worker, care assistant (with management interest) | Team leader / coordinator roles (employer-dependent) |
| 4 | Team leader, service coordinator | Deputy manager / middle management (employer-dependent) |
| 5 | Deputy manager, service manager, team leader | Senior management and registered-manager routes where employers require Level 5 leadership (check Skills for Care guidance) |
| 6 | Senior service manager, operations lead | Strategic and director-level posts (employer-dependent) |
| 7 | Director, strategic lead, consultancy | Further study or executive roles (employer-dependent) |
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- Fast-Track: 25 months
- Standard mode: 29 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
Starting at Level 3: Learners are normally aged 16+; admissions will confirm suitability and any OTHM centre requirements for the foundation diploma.
Joining partway: If you already hold relevant diplomas, admissions will map your prior learning to the correct start level.
Leaving the pathway: You keep certificates for levels you fully complete. Instalment plans and refunds are governed by our terms — speak to admissions before you stop mid-pathway.
Course content
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care (603/6776/3)
- Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker (10 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
- Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
- Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
- Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (610/0784/5)
- Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills (20 credits)
- Communication in the Caring Professions (20 credits)
- Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions (20 credits)
- Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (610/1537/4)
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
- Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
- Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (603/6820/2)
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
- Principles of Leadership and Management (20 credits)
- Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (603/6066/5)
- Health and Social Care Leadership (20 credits)
- Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing Finance in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies (20 credits)
- Leading Change in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- Fast-Track: 25 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £4300
- Standard mode: 29 months — Standard mode @ GBP £3300
Fee payment plans
The programme offers the following fee payment plans:
Fast-Track: 25 months programme
● Plan A: GBP £215 x 20 monthly● Plan B: GBP £860 x 5 quarterly
● Plan C: GBP £1075 x 4 half instalments
●
Standard mode: 29 months programme
● Plan A: GBP £132 x 25 monthly● Plan B: GBP £413 x 8 quarterly
● Plan C: GBP £660 x 5 half instalments
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Accreditation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management one qualification or several?
It is a combined pathway. You study each level as its own regulated diploma, and the Ofqual numbers on this page are 603/6776/3, 610/0784/5, 610/1537/4, 603/6820/2, 603/6066/5. Together they form the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management route at Healthcare Courses.
What are the Ofqual numbers for the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management?
The Ofqual qualification numbers for this pathway are 603/6776/3, 610/0784/5, 610/1537/4, 603/6820/2, 603/6066/5. Each number belongs to one diploma in the stack. You can open each number on the Ofqual register from the links on this page. Healthcare Courses publishes the fee and duration for Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management on this page.
Are these diplomas Ofqual-regulated?
Yes. Each diploma in the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management pathway is listed on the Ofqual register under the numbers 603/6776/3, 610/0784/5, 610/1537/4, 603/6820/2, 603/6066/5. Regulation sits with the awarding organisation for that diploma, not with a marketing bundle name.
What does the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management cost and how long does it take?
Healthcare Courses delivers the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management online. Fees start at £3,300. A typical duration is 25 or 29 months. The credit total published for this pathway is shown in the course facts on this page.
Can I join the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management partway through the levels?
Ask admissions before you enrol. Some learners join with credit for a completed level, and some start at the first diploma in the pathway. The admissions team checks your prior qualifications against the entry rules for each level. Healthcare Courses publishes the fee and duration for Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management on this page.
Can I study the Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management from outside the UK?
Yes. The Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is taught online by Healthcare Courses, so you can study from outside the UK if you meet the entry and English requirements. Admissions confirms eligibility before enrolment.
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Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Delivered by
- Healthcare Courses (HCC) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- OTHM, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Level
- RQF Levels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Ofqual qualification number
- 603/6776/3;610/0784/5;610/1537/4;603/6820/2;603/6066/5
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
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