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Course Description

Launch Your Career in Healthcare Management – A Practical, Fast-Track Path

Kickstart a rewarding career in one of the UK’s largest sectors. This two-year, vocational Higher National Diploma (HND) blends practical work experience with essential management theory, preparing you for supervisory roles or further study.

Why Choose This HND?

• Earn a Recognised Qualification: Awarded by Pearson, the world’s leading learning company.

• Practical & Employment-Focused: Includes 450+ hours of work placements in real health and social care settings, building your professional portfolio.

• Pathway to a Degree: This HND provides direct entry into the second or third year of related Bachelor’s degrees.

• Affordable & Funded: Lower annual fee of £6,000. Tuition is covered by a Student Finance loan, repaid only after you earn over £26,575/year.

• Flexible Start: Enrol in January or September in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds.

Course Highlights
Gain skills in operational management, quality assurance, HR, project management, and evidence-based practice. Perfect for school leavers, career changers, or healthcare assistants looking to step into management.

Your Learning Journey

• Year 1 (HNC): Covers law, ethics, professional practice, public health, and operational management fundamentals.

• Year 2 (HND): Advances to action research, quality management, facilitating change, global health, and healthcare project management.

Assessment & Real Experience
No exams. You’ll be assessed through professional portfolios, reports, presentations, and case studies based on real-world practice and your placement experiences.

Career & Progression
Graduate ready for roles such as:

• Healthcare Supervisor / Team Leader

• Care Coordinator

• Healthcare Services Assistant Manager

• Progress to: Final year of a BSc in Health & Social Care, Healthcare Management, or Public Health.

Entry Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE Diploma) OR

• Relevant work experience (typically 2+ years) for mature applicants (21+).

• English proficiency at CEFR B2 level.

• All applicants require an interview and must complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Funding Made Simple

• Tuition Fee Loan: Covers the £6,000 annual fee.

• Maintenance Loan/Grant: Available for living costs.

• No Upfront Costs: Repay your loan only when your income allows.

Take the Next Step in Your Healthcare Career