Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care, online in 6 months

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care is awarded by Qualifi and regulated by Ofqual at RQF Level 7. The qualification totals 120 credits across 5 mandatory units. Ofqual register reference 603/6039/0. LEAP Education delivers this programme 100% online with tutor support.

Standard completion is 6 months; accelerated completion in available on selected programmes is offered on this programme where shown below. Fees from £1,250. Assessment is through coursework and assignments — there is no requirement to attend a UK campus.

Senior managers and strategic leaders in health and social care organisations. Master’s top-up or professional doctorate pathways with partner universities where agreed.

Healthcare boards are currently rejecting internal promotions for directors who cannot articulate a defensible strategy for regulatory compliance and resource allocation under pressure. Experience alone no longer qualifies a candidate for executive oversight when the stakes involve patient safety audits and multi-million pound service contracts. This credential converts your frontline operational knowledge into the strategic governance language required to sit at the decision-making table.

You will gain the authority to design and audit complex care frameworks that withstand international regulatory scrutiny. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through organizational change, managing P&L responsibilities while ensuring clinical outcomes meet global best practices. This qualification enables you to pass promotion panels for roles like Clinical Director, Service Manager, or Policy Lead by demonstrating the ability to balance ethical care delivery with financial sustainability.

This route targets Senior Care Managers, Clinical Supervisors, and Healthcare Operations Leads in markets like Nigeria, the UAE, and Southeast Asia who are hitting a ceiling because their expertise lacks formal academic validation. It is built for professionals with three to five years of experience who need to prove they can handle executive-level risk and strategy to secure a salary jump or a move into multinational healthcare administration. If you are ready to stop managing tasks and start governing services, this six-month accelerated path provides the specific evidence global employers demand for senior leadership appointments.

Key facts

Qualification:

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Awarding organisation:

Qualifi

Qualification number (Ofqual):

603/6039/0

Level:

RQF Level 7

Credits:

120

Study mode:

100% online

Duration:

6 months

Assessment:

Assignment-based (no written exams)

Fees from:

£416.67 / month

Entry requirements:

A Level 6 qualification or equivalent (e.g., Bachelor's degree, Level 6 Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.

Progression:

Master’s top-up or professional doctorate pathways with partner universities where agreed.

Last verified:

5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics