Health and Social Care at a Glance
- Start date: Anytime
- Location: Online
- Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
- Qualifications: Level 5 Qualifi diploma (120 credits) or Level 4 & 5 Qualifi diploma (240 credits)
- Assessment: Online written assignments
- Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
- Ofqual Link: Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care – 601/5442/1
Dream of making a difference in people’s lives through a career in health and social care? From patient care and support to health administration and community outreach – our Health and Social Care Course can set you on the path to success.
Accredited by Qualifi and recognised by leading health organisations, our online Health and Social Care course covers everything from health and safety, patient care, and support services to health administration, policy, and community outreach.
With personalised 1-2-1 expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of the health and social care sector. As the industry evolves, studying Health and Social Care will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.
The undergraduate Level 4 and 5 Health and Social Care course is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree within the Health and Social Care sector. The final year top-up degree can be completed at a UK University on campus or via distance learning.
The Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.
How it works
Students on our Health and Social Care course can complete a Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Health and Social Care industry.
The 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 course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at Level 4 and 5 online assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi 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 complete your diploma with ease.
Course Modules
Level 5 module listing
Principles underpinning health and social care
All health and social care professionals have professional codes of conduct. The aim of this module is to develop understanding of the values, theories and policies underpinning health and social care practice and the mechanisms that exist to promote good practice within the sector.
The management of quality in health and social care
Quality is an essential component of health and social care services and a concept with many different interpretations and perspectives. The aim of this module is for learners to develop an understanding of different perspectives on health and social care service quality and how it is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.
Research project
This module aims to develop the learner’s skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a small pilot investigation of direct relevance to their higher education programme or professional development.
Partnership working in health and social care
The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care. Learners will explore the nature of partnership on three levels. First, they will examine partnerships with users of services that empower individuals to make informed decisions and encourage independence. Second, they will consider partnerships between different professionals within health and social care and explore inter-agency working. Finally, learners will investigate organisational partnerships and examine different ways of joint working.
Working with service users with complex needs
The aim of this unit is to help learners to understand issues of health, disability and illness and how health care professionals can empower those with complex physical and mental health needs to determine their own care.
The Qualifi Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care has 6 written assignments at Level 4 and 5 written assignments at Level 5. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each.
Assignment Unit titles:
The assignment unit titles for the Level 5 course are:
- Principles underpinning health and social care
- The management of quality in health and social care
- Research project
- Partnership working in health and social care
- Working with service users with complex needs
More information about the Level 5 units can be found here: https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-health-and-social-care/
Am I eligible for this programme?
To enrol in our Level 4 Health and Social Care 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 enrol on the Level 5 Health and Social Care course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Health and Social Care.
Health and Social Care Level 5 | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £1250 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £290 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £290 |
Career Progression
Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5 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, please visit: www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/health-studies
University Progression
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 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
