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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Advanced diploma developing policy, leadership, finance, people management, change, and research capabilities for senior roles in health and social care administration, management, and progression ...

Awarding Body: OTHM|Course Level: Level 7
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Course features

This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification develops advanced management knowledge and practical capability for leadership, finance, policy, people management, change, and research in health and social care.

  • Ofqual approved and regulated qualification on the RQF

  • Level 7 qualification with academic equivalence to master's level study

  • 6 mandatory units worth a total of 120 credits

  • 1200 Total Qualification Time and 600 Guided Learning Hours

  • Assessed through coursework with Pass / Fail grading

  • 1-year qualification delivered in English

About course

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to develop learners' understanding of policy, management theory, and practice in health and social care. It combines theoretical and practical knowledge to support effective performance in hospitals, social care organisations, and wider healthcare administration and management settings.

  • Develops advanced understanding of health and social care policy and management

  • Combines theory with practical application for real organisational settings

  • Strengthens leadership, accountability, and team development capability

  • Supports effective decision-making in healthcare administration and management

  • Builds knowledge relevant to hospitals and social care environments

  • Enables progression to employment and further postgraduate study

What you will learn

This qualification develops advanced knowledge and applied skills across the core functions of health and social care management.

  • Apply leadership theories and leadership styles in health and social care settings

  • Manage recruitment, staff performance, development, and workforce diversity

  • Use financial information, budgets, and finance tools to support decisions

  • Evaluate health and social care strategies, policy development, and funding approaches

  • Lead quality improvement and change management in health and social care services

  • Plan research, analyse data, and relate research to evidence-based practice

Course content

Who should attend

This qualification is suitable for learners seeking senior knowledge and management capability for health and social care administration and leadership roles.

  • Current health and social care managers seeking postgraduate-level development

  • Aspiring managers preparing for leadership roles in healthcare administration

  • Professionals working in hospitals, clinics, and social care organisations

  • Team leaders responsible for people, performance, and service quality

  • Learners progressing from a related Level 6 qualification or honours degree

  • Practitioners intending to progress to master's top-up study

Course requirements

Entry to this qualification is based on prior academic achievement or relevant management experience, together with age and English language requirements set by OTHM.

  • An honours degree in a related subject or a UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification, or mature learners with management experience subject to centre approval

  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course and, if not from a majority English-speaking country, must provide evidence of English language competency

Assessments

The qualification is assessed through coursework. All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM against the specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

  • Coursework-based assessment across all units

  • Internal assessment by the delivery centre

  • External verification by OTHM

  • Criterion-referenced assessment requiring achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for a pass

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification supports academic and career progression in health and social care management.

  • Progress into or within employment in health and social care management

  • Progress to relevant master's top-up programmes with advanced standing

  • Pursue further postgraduate study in the UK or overseas

  • Advance toward senior roles in healthcare administration and service management

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