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QUALIFI UK — Level 5

Level 5 Diploma in
Health & Social Care

A QUALIFI-accredited Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care — 120 credits, equivalent to the final year of a UK undergraduate degree. Designed for experienced practitioners stepping into management, service leadership, and quality governance roles.

9 Months
Flexible Schedule
QUALIFI UK Certificate
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Qualifi level 5 health and social care students
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9
Months
120
UK Credits

QUALIFI Certified

Earn an official QUALIFI UK Level 5 certificate — equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree final year and recognised by employers globally.

Flexible Schedule

Morning, afternoon, and evening classes available — six days a week. Designed for working professionals who can't step away from their roles.

Expert Tutors

Learn from healthcare management professionals with real-world experience in NHS-aligned settings, policy, and quality governance.

Student First Rule

Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help our students succeed? You're never alone here at ICSA.

About This Course

Level 5 Health & Social Care at ICSA

The QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a high-level qualification for experienced practitioners and those in — or preparing for — management and leadership roles across healthcare, social care, and community services. At 120 credits, it sits at the academic level of the final year of a UK undergraduate degree, making it a powerful step toward postgraduate study.

Level 5 requires strong critical analytical skills, research awareness, and the ability to connect theory directly to management practice. ICSA provides structured academic support throughout: intensive teaching sessions, assignment guidance workshops, draft feedback rounds, and dedicated one-to-one tutor access to ensure you succeed at this advanced level.

What You'll Learn

Skills You'll Walk Away With

Managing quality, risk, and clinical governance in care settings
Advanced leadership: transformational and strategic approaches
Health and social care research methods and evidence appraisal
Safeguarding legislation, risk assessment, and multi-agency working
Health promotion and public health programme design
Strategic workforce planning and team development
Managing finance and resources in health and care organisations
Change management and organisational improvement methods
Course Outline

Program Structure

Who Should Enrol

Is This Course Right For You?

This diploma is for experienced health and social care practitioners who are ready to operate at a senior management level — leading teams, managing services, driving quality, and preparing for postgraduate-level study or strategic leadership positions.

Level 4 Health & Social Care graduates progressing upward
Healthcare managers seeking formal academic recognition
Senior practitioners moving into service leadership roles
Those aiming for Level 7 or UK Master's degree entry
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Ready to Lead in Health & Social Care?

Join ICSA and earn a QUALIFI Level 5 qualification that positions you for senior management roles and postgraduate progression. The first consultation is completely free.

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