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Level 5 DipHE Health and Care Management

Advance in your career as you gain the management skills to lead in the health and care sector. This online course from Arden University is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to learn completely at your own pace.
Time investment
2 years full-time
Location
Online
Cost
£13,910
Language
English

About this degree

Gain career-enhancing leadership skills with Arden University

Do you want to develop as a leader in the health and care sector? This online Level 5 DipHE course will arm you with the skills to advance to registered manager roles in the industry.

You’ll gain the key leadership skills required to face today’s most pressing health and care challenges as well as industry insights and valuable resources. If you’re unsure about committing to a full degree but want to gain a qualification to progress your career, this DipHE is for you.

Develop the knowledge to transition into senior health and care roles

You’ll gain the digital and leadership competencies needed to thrive in the dynamic field of health and social care. You’ll also have access to a dedicated careers and employability team that will support you during your studies to achieve your career ambitions. Armed with this Level 5 qualification, you’ll be able to apply for a variety of roles.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arden University

Arden University has a proud heritage in providing flexible and accessible higher education. We’ve grown and evolved from our beginnings in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for universities across Britain, to offer a new kind of learning experience, providing both online and blended learning degree courses that meet the changing needs of modern life.

Learning outcomes


The Level 5 DipHE Health and Care Management provides a strong foundation in health and social care and prepares you for entering the profession or continuing your studies. The course is designed to meet the growing needs of the health and social care sector, emphasising the emerging digital and leadership competencies required by today’s professionals and managers.

With a Level 5 DipHE Health and Care Management qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to work in various sectors, including the National Health Service (NHS), the expansive social care sector, private healthcare providers, or voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. Our dedicated careers and employability team will support you throughout your studies to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Additional information

To be eligible for this course, you typically need to have passed two subjects at GCE A Level or their equivalents, with a grade C or above in three GCSE subjects or their equivalents. If you don't meet these requirements, we also consider applications that demonstrate significant skills and responsibilities in a health and/or care role.

  • Business
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Health and care

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