# Level 3 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

> This combined online programme covers 2 regulated diplomas (Levels 3–5) in health and social care. You study each level in sequence, earn separate certificates, and can spread fees with instalment plans shown below.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-3-level-5-diploma-in-health-and-social-care/416
- Provider: [HealthCareCourses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/healthcarecourses)
- Price: £1,500, buy online
- Study method: Online
- Duration: 15 months · Self-paced
- Level: Intermediate
- Qualification: Level 3 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Ofqual 603/0819/9;601/5442/1)
- Includes: tutor support, certificate
- Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Health and Social Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-and-social-care)
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## Description

This combined online programme covers 2 regulated diplomas (Levels 3–5) in health and social care. You study each level in sequence, earn separate certificates, and can spread fees with instalment plans shown below.

Assessment is by assignment only (no exams). Tutor support is available throughout.

**Qualifications in this bundle**

QANs and credits are from Qualifi and the Ofqual register.

RQF levelRegulated qualificationCreditsOfqual QAN RQF 3Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care60603/0819/9 RQF 5Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care120601/5442/1 Total (Ofqual credits, listed components)180**About this course**

**Health and Social Care** professionals strive to provide exceptional support and care to individuals, making a significant difference in their lives. Through our **Level 3 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care**, students gain a deeper understanding of human growth and development, enabling them to address the unique needs of each individual. By studying this integrated diploma, students **develop essential skills** in communication, leadership, and service provision, which prepares them for a wide range of **career prospects** in the sector, from support work to management roles.**Benefits of this qualification**

The Level 3 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a pivotal qualification for addressing the UK's escalating workforce demands. With an ageing population, the sector requires highly skilled leaders. The Level 5 Diploma specifically prepares learners for management roles, a critical need as the number of people aged 85 and over is projected to double in the next 25 years. This career progression is reflected in the data, with management roles often commanding higher salaries. For professionals, this combined pathway offers a clear route from frontline care (Level 3) to supervisory and managerial positions (Level 5), making them highly valuable assets in a competitive market focused on improving the quality of care and operational efficiency.

Pursuing a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a direct response to these market trends, equipping professionals with the leadership and advanced practice skills necessary to thrive and drive quality in a sector that is both expanding and evolving rapidly.

## Curriculum

- Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care
- The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care
- Research Project
- Partnership Working in Health and Social Care
- Working with Service Users with Complex Needs

## Who is this course for?

Current Role Career Ambition Why This Qualification is Your Next Step Senior Care Assistants, Support Workers, or Team Leaders with a few years of hands-on experience. To step into a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager position, overseeing service delivery and leading a team. You're ready to move from hands-on care to a leadership role. This diploma equips you with the essential management skills and regulatory knowledge required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to excel and ensure compliance. Individuals new to management within a care setting, perhaps recently promoted. To gain formal recognition for your skills, boost your confidence, and secure your position. You need a recognised qualification that validates your practical experience. With over 1.5 million people working in social care in England alone, a regulated diploma helps you stand out and proves your commitment to professional development in health and social care. Those aiming to start their own domiciliary care agency or residential service. To become a successful business owner and a registered manager with a CQC-approved service. The course provides the critical strategic understanding of business planning, safeguarding, and governance needed to launch and run a compliant, high-quality care service that makes a real difference in your community.

## Entry requirements

Starting at Level 3: Admissions will confirm prior learning; many learners progress from Level 2 or equivalent experience in care settings. Joining partway: If you already hold relevant diplomas, admissions will map your prior learning to the correct start level. Leaving the pathway: You keep certificates for levels you fully complete. Instalment plans and refunds are governed by our terms — speak to admissions before you stop mid-pathway.

## Certificates

Qualifi Levels 3 & 5 Diploma awarded by Qualifi (Ofqual qualification no. 603/0819/9;601/5442/1)

## Career path

3Senior support worker, team leaderCoordinator and supervisory roles 5Deputy manager, service managerRegistered-manager and senior service leadership routes where employers require Level 5 (check Skills for Care guidance)