Level 4 Diploma Health and Social Care Management (120 Credits)

Undergraduate Programs 6-12 Months On-Campus United Kingdom
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About This Programme

The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to equip current and aspiring care professionals with essential management, administrative, and supervisory expertise within health and social care organizations. Awarded by OTHM, Ofqual regulated UK qualification. The curriculum typically covers 6 core modules evaluated through written coursework assignments: Strategic implementation of individual choice, dignity, and rights across care delivery models. Regulatory compliance, risk assessment frameworks, and safeguarding protocols. Managing confidential health records, cross agency communication, and reporting systems. Leading care teams, performance management, motivation, and professional staff development. Policy implementation, anti discriminatory practice, and cultural competence in service delivery. Budgeting basics, resource allocation, and facility management principles.

Graduate Path

Completing the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management enables direct entry into supervisory positions such as Deputy Care Home Manager, Care Coordinator, Senior Care Supervisor, or Residential Team Leader. Graduates can advance into mid level leadership roles as Registered Care Home Manager, Social Care Operations Manager, or Healthcare Unit Supervisor.

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to OBS below;

1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level/Level 3 Diploma

2. School Transcript

3. Passport/National ID

5. CV

NB: Applicants with No High School can submit the below for consideration

1. Passport

2. CV (5 years’ experience)

3. Junior High School Certificate (If available)

English Language Requirement

OBS accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, must submit

Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores of IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Programs Level
6-12 Months Duration
On-Campus Mode
United Kingdom Country
Intakes
January, 2027
April, 2026 → December, 2026
Open
March, 2027
August, 2026 → February, 2027
Open
June, 2027
November, 2026 → May, 2027
Likely Open
September, 2027
January, 2027 → August, 2027
Likely Open
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