International Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 5)
The purpose of the International Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 5) is to develop students professionally and personally, fostering self-reflection and equipping them with the skills necessary to meet the demands of the health and social care sector and effectively navigate a constantly evolving environment.
This International Higher National Diploma in Health and social care (Level 5) serves as a basis for your further health and social care education and attracting employment opportunities in health and social care sector.
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 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care will equip students with the necessary credentials to pursue careers in healthcare management, social work, care coordination, health administration, or roles within the broader health and social care sector.
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to learn the following:
- Focuses on developing effective collaboration between professionals to deliver quality care in health and social settings.
- Explores strategies and practices for ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals in care
- Introduces methods for educating individuals and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
- Focuses on the skills needed to lead and manage teams effectively in health and social care environments.
- Explores the principles and practices of supervising health and social care professionals to ensure quality care.
- Provides an understanding of research techniques and their application to improve practices in health and social care.
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
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Girne American University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Level 5 International Higher National 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.
* 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 provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
This module elaborates on methods to educate communities and promote overall health and wellbeing.
This module introduces key principles and practices to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.
This module introduces supervision practices to support and develop health and social care professionals.
This module elaborates on research techniques used to analyse and improve practices in health and social care.
This module explains techniques for managing and leading teams in health and social care settings.
This module explains strategies for effective collaboration among professionals in health and social care.
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.