OVSphere Institute School
Health & Social Care
Health, social care, care leadership and workforce development pathways for learners, professionals and care organisations.
Route Options
Study routes available within this school.
Level 5 Extended Diploma
Level 7 Extended Diploma
Professional Certifications
Skills Training
Available Courses
Available courses in this school.
Browse available routes under this school. Select a course to view full details, entry guidance, progression options and enquiry or application buttons.
Postgraduate
Level 7 Extended Diploma
This 120 credit Level 7 Extended Diploma develops advanced expertise in healthcare and health and social care management, focusing on leadership, policy, service improvement, team management, planning, accountability and organisational performance. Equivalent to postgraduate level study in the UK, learners gain the knowledge and professional skills required for senior roles in healthcare and care management, with progression opportunities to master’s top-up or final stage degree programmes at many UK and international universities.
Undergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma
This Level 5 Extended Diploma combines Level 4 (120 credits) and Level 5 (120 credits) into a 240 credit qualification, equivalent to the first and second years of a UK undergraduate degree. Focused on health, social care and care management, learners develop practical and managerial skills in safeguarding, patient care, communication, leadership, equality and professional practice, with progression opportunities to the final year of a bachelor’s degree at many UK universities through on-campus or flexible distance learning pathways.
Foundation Entry
Level 3 Foundation Diploma
This Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care develops the essential knowledge, practical skills and professional values required for careers in health and social care settings. Learners explore safeguarding, mental health, dementia care, communication, equality and person centred support, preparing for roles in care services or progression to Level 4 and Level 5 diploma pathways and further study in health and social care related disciplines.
Career Focused
Professional Certifications (Including Vocational Training)
Practical, career focused professional certification programmes designed to develop job ready health and social care skills for workplace confidence, safer practice and career progression. Covering care support, adult social care, safeguarding, medication safety, dementia, mental health, infection control, autism awareness, healthcare administration and care leadership, these flexible courses combine applied learning with real world care knowledge.
Career Focused
Health and Social Care Essentials
Career Focused
Care Support Worker Skills
Career Focused
Adult Health and Social Care
Career Focused
Mental Health Awareness
Career Focused
Dementia Care and Support
Career Focused
Safeguarding Adults
Career Focused
Medication Administration and Safety
Career Focused
Moving and Handling in Care
Career Focused
Infection Prevention and Control
Career Focused
Autism Awareness and Support
Career Focused
Healthcare Administration
Career Focused
Leadership and Team Management in Care
Career Focused
End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Career Focused
Risk Assessment and Care Planning
Career Focused
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care
School Capability Areas
Key learning and development themes.
Health & Social CareHealthcare ManagementCare LeadershipSafeguardingAdult Social CareMental HealthDementia CareMedication SafetyCare PlanningCommunicationEquality & InclusionInfection PreventionHealthcare Administration
Who This School Is For
Designed for different starting points.
This school supports learners, professionals and organisations at different stages of education, career development and workforce progression.
School Leavers & Early Learners
For learners completing secondary education, GCSE/O Level, A Level or equivalent qualifications who want to begin a structured higher education pathway.
Adult Learners & Returning Students
For individuals returning to education, seeking new opportunities, or looking to gain recognised qualifications for personal and professional growth.
HND, Level 5 or Equivalent Holders
For learners who already hold an HND, Level 5 qualification, diploma or equivalent and want to explore eligible final-year UK university top-up routes.
Graduates Seeking Further Progression
For degree holders interested in Level 7 pathways, postgraduate progression, professional certifications or specialist skills development.
Career Changers
For individuals looking to move into a new profession, industry or specialist field through structured learning and career-focused pathways.
Working Professionals
For professionals who want to develop practical knowledge, leadership capability, digital skills or industry expertise while balancing work and study.
Employers & Organisations
For organisations seeking bespoke skills training, workforce capability development, leadership training or professional development programmes.
Not sure where you fit?
Do not worry if you do not currently hold a qualification, your qualification is not listed, you have international qualifications, or you are unsure which route applies to you. The OVSphere Institute team can review your background and help recommend the most suitable study or progression pathway based on your experience, qualifications and long-term goals.
Ask for pathway guidanceProgression & Outcomes
Possible next steps after choosing this school.
Start a higher education pathway
Progress towards eligible final-year UK university top-up routes
Move towards Level 7, MBA or MSc top-up options
Gain professional certification or role-focused skills
Build workplace capability and professional confidence
Support organisational workforce development
Want degree progression?
Explore Level 3, Level 5 Extended Diploma, Level 7 and top-up progression routes.
Study PathwaysWant career credibility?
Explore professional certification routes linked to practical role readiness and career development.
Professional CertificationsNeed workforce training?
Explore bespoke skills training for public, private and third-sector organisations.
Skills TrainingSchool guidance
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Tell us about your background and goal. OVSphere Institute can help you identify the most suitable route within this school.