International Baccalaureate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 6)
The purpose of this International Baccalaureate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 6) is to develop students professionally and as self-reflective practitioners who can meet the demands of the health and social care sector and excel in a constantly evolving environment.
This course enhances your ability to understand health and social care challenges, analyze management issues, and devise effective solutions. It introduces you to essential concepts critical to understanding how health and social care organizations operate, ensuring that whether you pursue further education or enter the sector, you will stand out with a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to thrive in this field.
This International Baccalaureate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 6) serves as a foundation for further education in the sector and enhances opportunities for rewarding employment in health and social care settings.
After the successful completion of the Programme, you will earn a UK 120 credit hours Certification awarded by MSBM partners.
Course Details
Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.
Successful completion of the full Level 6 International Baccalaureate Diploma in Health and Social Care will equip students with the necessary credentials to pursue careers in healthcare management, social work, nursing, healthcare administration, or other roles within the health and social care sector.
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to learn the following:
- Enhances self-reflection and professional growth to effectively navigate the health and social care environment.
- Focuses on strategies and practices for ensuring high-quality care in health and social care settings.
- Develops leadership skills and management strategies tailored to health and social care organizations
- Explores regulations and best practices to maintain health and safety standards in care settings.
- Explores the efficient allocation and management of resources to improve care delivery.
- Equips students with research skills to analyze and apply evidence-based practices in healthcare settings.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
After completing this Level 6 endorsed qualification, students can progress to a variety of university courses that align with their academic and career goals or potential university progression pathways.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Level 6 International Higher Diploma in Health and Social Care, learners must possess:
* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects.
* Level 3, 4 and 5 Certificates.
* Mock Examination Results can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Results. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
* Learner must be 18 years and older at the start of the Course.
OR
Mature Learners (21 years and older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership, or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
Course Modules
This module emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe and compliant environment in health and social care facilities.
This module explores strategies and practices to ensure high-quality care standards in health and social care environments.
This module introduces key leadership and management principles to drive performance and inspire teams in health and social care
This module focuses on enhancing personal skills and professional competencies for effective practice in health and social care.
This module provides essential tools and methodologies for conducting impactful research in health and social care.
This module examines effective resource allocation and management to optimize operations in health and social care settings.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.