STAGE ONE: LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT (QCF) – 6 – 8 MONTHS (Awarded by OTHM, UK or QUALIFI, UK)

Assessment: Assignments

Credits: 120 credits

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in health and social care. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policy makers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals/social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care profession. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within health care administration and/or management.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.

Programme Fee: ₦2,500,000(Stage one only)

STAGE TWO: MSc HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT TOP-UP – 4 – 6 MONTHS (In partnership with London Graduate School, UK)

Credits: 60 Credits

Assessment: Dissertation

Achieving the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up programmes with advanced standing in the UK and overseas.

TOP-UP (UNIVERSITY) PROGRESSION

Students can pursue a Master’s degree programme in partnership with London Graduate School, UK after completing this course. The top-up programme is available both online and on campus. The final 60 credits of the top-up are made up of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

Breakdown

Stage One: Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management awarded by OTHM, UK or QUALIFI, UK.

Stage Two: MSc Health and Social Care Management (top-up) in partnership with London Graduate School, UK.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:

An honours degree in a related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification

Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

CERTIFICATION

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: awarded by OTHM, UK or QUALIFI, UK.

Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).

MSc in Health and Social Care Management: in partnership with London Graduate School, UK.