Why should I enrol in the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care?

You should enrol in the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care because it is a:

• Prestigious qualification recognised by Qualifi & OTHM , a renowned awarding body in the UK
• Comprehensive curriculum covering 12 modules and 240 credits
• Flexible study options designed for busy professionals
• Strong career outcomes with enhanced employment prospects
• Opportunity for progression to a Master's degree or further education

If "Why should I enrol in the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the right next move.

• Align the credit value with any top-up, MBA, or professional route you already have in mind.
• Check that Qualifi & OTHM recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care:

• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.
• Leading Change in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of people management in organisations, from recruitment, through to HR processes, managing job performance, reward and recognition, and training and development.
• Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies — This unit aims to explore international health and social care policy; contemporary, political, social and cultural issues that help to determine healthcare policy and strategy applicable to the national and international context.
• Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector — The aim of this unit is to introduce key financial concepts and tools for managers in health and social care. The unit considers the knowledge and understanding necessary for making finance informed decisions in health and social care organisations. This unit should be studied within the contexts of local, national and international legal frameworks and good practice relating to finance.
• Managing People in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Learners will develop skills in the recruitment and retention of staff, as well as the importance of training and industrial relations. Learners will also understand the importance of identifying and managing cultural diversity in the workforce.
• Health and Social Care Leadership — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in relation to leadership, and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role, selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches.
• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the principles of reflective practice and personal and professional development in relation to their role as a health and social care manager. The unit also enables learners to apply these principles to develop their career as health and social care managers.
• Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of different perspectives of quality in relation to health and social care service provision. The unit also addresses how this is evaluated in order to improve services and empower and involve service users.
• Principles of Leadership and Management — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ leadership and management knowledge and skills, underpinning their practice as effective health care professionals. The unit introduces the management of teams and approaches to dealing with complex situations, providing quality service outcomes through effective practice and policy implementation.
• Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of management responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the health and social care workplace and the people within it.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 6 + Level 7 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression, while maintaining high academic and professional standards. The programme welcomes learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who possess a qualification at Level 5 or Level 6, such as a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional qualification; and/or OR
• Learners with substantial managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate leadership potential, ambition, and clear career progression goals; In certain circumstances, learners with considerable professional experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the academic and strategic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Combined Level 6 and Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.