Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
100% online
No exams – assignment based
OfQual regulated
240 credits · Level 5
Start any time
Awarded as the OTHM Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, Ofqual qualification number 610/0784/5 + 610/1537/4. Delivered online by London School of International Business (UKPRN 10062390).
Key facts
| Qualification | OTHM Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management |
|---|---|
| Awarding body | OTHM – regulated by OfQual |
| Ofqual number | 610/0784/5 + 610/1537/4 |
| Level & credits | Level 5 · 240 credits · equivalent to second year of a UK bachelor's degree / HND (RQF Level 5) |
| Duration | 18 months standard@if (hasFast) { |
| Delivery | 100% online, start any time, study around work |
| Assessment | Written assignments per unit, tutor-marked, externally verified by OTHM. No exams, no workplace observation. |
| Fee | £1,450 standard@if (hasFast) { |
Fees, study modes and instalments
| Mode | Duration | Study time | Fee | Pay monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 18 months | ~31 hrs/week | £1,450 | from £85/month |
Fee includes registration with OTHM, all study materials, e-library access, tutor support and assignment marking. Nothing else to pay. Study-time estimates assume 240 credits × 10 notional hours spread across the route.
What you'll study
| 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 |
| 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 |
All units are assessed by written assignment; there are no exams. Unit titles are those on the OTHM specification.
Where it leads
Combined Level 4 + 5 in a single accelerated programme. Pathway to Level 6 / Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.