Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care at a Glance
University first & Second year courses

Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
Qualifications: Level 4 diploma (120 credits) , Level 5 diploma (120 credits) or Level 4 & 5 Qualifi diploma (240 credits)
Assessment: Online written assignments
Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, FREE DISC test*, all course materials and more
Ofqual Link: Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Ofqual Link: Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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 OFQUAL and recognised by leading health organisations, our Level 4 and 5 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 Health and Social Care online course will deepen your understanding of the Health and Social Care sector. As the industry evolves, studying Level 4 & 5 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 Diploma in Health and Social Care courses combined are worth 240-credits. These Health and Social Care online courses are 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 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.UK only
*free DISC test if you pay in full, excluding payment plans and ELCAS funded learners

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How it works?

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) 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 5 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 a Health and Social Care 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

Academic study skills

The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve their individual learning potential.

Communicating in Health and Social Care

The aim of this module is to develop the learner’s awareness of different forms of communication used in Health and Social care settings and its importance for effective service delivery.

An introduction to healthcare policy

The aim of this module is to develop the learners awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine what are the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers and those receiving support.

Reflective practice

This module is designed to introduce the learner to reflective practice in all its forms. Reflections on practice and in practice are important concepts in Health and Social care and feed into the idea of self – development linking theory to practice.

Managing people in Health and Social Care

The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the Health and Social Care workplace. In this module learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the Health and Social Care workplace and how to facilitate change in the organisation.

Sociology: concepts in health and ill health

The aim of this module is for learners to gain an understanding of sociological concepts of health and ill health and their application to care practice in Health and Social Care. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature of contemporary society and its influences on the perception of health and ill health. Learners will explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households and its impact on health and well-being.

Level 5 diploma in Health and Social Care 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 Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care 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:

Academic study skills
Communicating in Health and Social Care
An introduction to healthcare policy
Reflective practice
Managing people in Health and Social Care
Sociology: concepts in health and ill health

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

Am I eligible for this online
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 enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members.

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

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, 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 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.

Some examples are below:

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

All our courses are led by UK-based tutors, with student work assessed by qualified UK assessors. To maintain the highest standards, all assessments are further quality-checked by the awarding body. Progression is fully supported by our experienced BCM Academy Mentors, who guide students every step of the way.

Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care at a Glance University first & Second year courses

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Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care at a Glance
University first & Second year courses