OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
A postgraduate qualification developing advanced understanding of policy, management theory, and practice in health and social care, equipping learners for senior management and leadership roles across the sector.
Course Features
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management offers a flexible, postgraduate-level qualification regulated by Ofqual under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It is designed for full-time, part-time, and distance learners, delivered exclusively through OTHM-approved centres.
- Qualification Number: 603/6066/5 (Ofqual Regulated, RQF Level 7)
- 6 mandatory units totalling 120 credits
- 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
- Equivalent to master's degree level on the RQF
- Flexible delivery: face-to-face, online, blended, and distance learning
- Internal assessment with external verification by OTHM
About This Course
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a postgraduate-level qualification designed to develop learners' advanced understanding of policy, management theory, and practice within the health and social care sector. It provides professionals with the opportunity to engage critically with the real challenges faced by practitioners, service users, and policymakers in their own national and international contexts. The programme combines both theoretical frameworks and practical application to prepare learners for effective management in hospital and social care environments.
Develops critical understanding of health and social care policy, strategy, and governance
Enhances leadership and team management capabilities in health and social care settings
Builds advanced skills in financial management and resource allocation
Prepares learners for senior roles in hospitals, social care agencies, and public sector organisations
Recognised by UK universities for direct entry into Master's top-up and MSc programmes
Delivered flexibly to accommodate working professionals via online and distance learning
What You'll Learn
The following learning outcomes are drawn directly from the official OTHM unit specifications and represent what learners will be able to demonstrate upon successful completion of all six mandatory units.
Understand and appraise leadership theories and styles utilised in health and social care settings
Understand influences on motivation, performance, and effective team functioning in the health and social care sector
Understand recruitment, selection, performance management, training, and diversity management for people in health and social care
Understand the role of financial information, sources of finance, and financial decision-making in health and social care organisations
Understand the development of international healthcare strategies, environmental analysis, and strategic and business planning for health care organisations
Understand perspectives and strategies for quality improvement, principles of change management, and be able to plan and implement effective change and analyse stakeholder responses in health and social care settings
Understand research approaches, plan a research proposal, analyse and interpret data, and understand the relationship between research and evidence-based practice in health care contexts
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is aimed at experienced health and social care professionals and managers seeking to develop advanced leadership, strategic, and management competencies. It is particularly suited to those aspiring to or currently holding senior positions within public, private, and voluntary sector health and social care organisations in the UK and internationally.
Health and social care managers seeking to advance into senior or executive leadership roles
Hospital administrators and healthcare operations managers
Social care managers and care home managers aiming to develop strategic skills
Public sector professionals working in health policy, commissioning, or service management
Qualified professionals wishing to progress to an MSc or Master's top-up in health and social care management
Mature learners with substantial management experience in the health and social care sector
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Managing People in Health and Social Care (Unit Ref: H/618/2711 | 20 Credits)
Managing Finance in Health and Social Care (Unit Ref: K/618/2712 | 20 Credits)
Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies (Unit Ref: M/618/2713 | 20 Credits)
Leading Change in Health and Social Care (Unit Ref: T/618/2714 | 20 Credits)
Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (Unit Ref: D/507/9468 | 20 Credits)
Course Requirements
Entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is governed by official OTHM entry criteria. Applicants must satisfy the following conditions prior to registration and must confirm eligibility with the approved delivery centre before enrolling.
An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience may be considered subject to confirmation with the delivery centre prior to registration
Learners must be 21 years of age or older at the commencement of the course
Learners who are not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency in line with OTHM's published English Language Expectations
Assessments
All units within the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management are assessed internally by the approved centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion referenced, meaning that achievement is based on meeting all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. There are no invigilated examinations.
Written assignments submitted for each unit, demonstrating fulfilment of all learning outcomes
Internal assessment by a qualified assessor who provides an audit trail of judgement and constructive feedback
Resubmission is permitted where assessment criteria have not been fully met in the first submission
External verification of all assessed work carried out by OTHM to ensure consistent national standards
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management enables learners to progress within employment or continue their academic journey. As an Ofqual-regulated qualification at RQF Level 7 (equivalent to a master's degree), it opens formal pathways to postgraduate awards at universities across the UK and internationally.
Progression to a Master's degree top-up (MSc) at UK and overseas universities with advanced standing, completing only the dissertation stage (60 credits)
Entry into senior and executive management roles in hospitals, NHS trusts, social care providers, and related public sector bodies
Progression to an MBA in health and social care management at postgraduate level
Continued professional development and further study at Level 8 (Doctoral level) qualifications
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