NZQA Level 8 - Diploma in Health & Social Care

Programme overview

This advanced postgraduate programme provides specialist expertise and internationally recognised credentials for professionals seeking to move into leadership, research or specialist roles. It is built for those who want to stand out in a competitive market.

Delivered flexibly to fit around your professional commitments, assessment is practical and work-relevant throughout — grounded in real scenarios rather than written examinations.

What you’ll learn

Health and Social Care Leadership

Managing People in Health and Social Care

Managing Finance in Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies

Leading Change in Health and Social Care

Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree or professional qualification (or 3+ years of senior management experience)

English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)

Access to a computer and a reliable internet connection

Why choose Qualifi UK

Your qualification is developed under an Ofqual-recognised Awarding Organisation — giving you a regulated, quality-assured route into recognised UK Higher Education qualifications, including direct progression to degree and Master's level with university partners.

Ofqual (UK)

Regulated

Level 8

NZQA

RQF

Framework

Rankings & accreditations

Qualifi UK

Recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the UK's official qualifications regulator

Qualifications developed and mapped to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

Provides structured progression routes into degree and Master's programmes with university partners

A signatory to UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) quality commitments for international learners

Member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB)

Study method

Online & flexible

Study from anywhere, fitting learning around work and family.

Live tutor support

Scheduled live sessions and a personal tutor throughout.

Coursework assessed

Assessed through applied assignments — no exam halls.

Self-paced units

Structured units you progress through at your own pace.

Course fee

Total programme fee

AED 22,500

≈ US$ 6,130

or flexible monthly instalments

Ask about payment plans

What’s included

Full tuition & learning materials

Personal tutor support

All assessment & marking

Official certification on completion