• Level 4

Diploma in Health and Social
Care Management

The objective of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.

All our qualifications are regulated by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and meticulously curated to provide a comprehensive foundation in every course.

The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the sector and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, communication and health and safety.

Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.

The Target Audience for this course is 18+. The Target Group for this course is recent school graduates who have completed high school and are aiming to build a foundation in health and social care management and progress to a bachelor’s or professional path.

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Intake29 January 2026, 29 April 2026, 30 July 2026, 25 October 2026
Duration1 year
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Mode of AttendanceFull time
LocationMalta
Application Fee€ 150
Course Fee€ 7,000
OTHM Region 1 Fee ApplicableClick here
MQF/EQF LevelLevel 5
ECTS Credits60
RQF Credits120
Accreditation CategoryApproved Higher Education Programme
AccreditationOTHM
Approved byMFHEA
  • Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
  • Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
  • Communication in the Caring Professions
  • Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
  • Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
  • Resource Management in Health and Social Care

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Successful completion of this qualification will support learners progressing to university, and provide learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work in their chosen sector.

  • Senior Secondary Certificate
  • HSC/Intermediate Level
  • Europass CV (explaining gaps if any)
  • Passport Scan Copy Bio Pages (all pages for Canada)
  • IELTS/PTE/TOFEL/GRE/GMAT/DUOLINGO/ITEP/CELPIP
  • Letter of Recommendation – 2 No’s
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Covering Letter
  • No Backlog Certificate from College
  • Any other Certificates/Documents

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