The level 4 & 5 diploma in

Health and
Social Care

120 Credits / per level
Progress onto university final year

Fast track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree within the health and social care sector.
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About the course

The undergraduate level 4/5 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 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

This course is made up of six level 4 modules and assignments (120 credits) and five level 5 modules and assignments (120 credits). If a student decides to only study at level 4, they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

Awarding Body

Level 4 module listing

  • 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

Level 5 module listing

  • 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

Assignment listing

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. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 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
More information about the level 4 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-health-and-social-care/

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/

Course Details

Am I eligible for this programme?

  • To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education.
  • Before enrolling onto the level 5 course, you must have attained a level 4 or equivalent.

What is included in the cost of my course?

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE TOTUM student discount card
  • FREE student membership to the Institute of Directors (IoD)
  • FREE access to Our Hubs

University top-up

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the examples of University Progression are listed 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)

Career path

Successful completion of the full level 4/5 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

Course Fees Payment Options

Full payment of all applicable fees is required to confirm registration with Online Alathena College.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods: 
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