are Management Level 4 Equivalent to the first year of a degree course, once you have completed your level 4 studies, you can progress to university to achieve your full degree?

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits) is equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree, not the first. Level 4 qualifications correspond to the first year. Upon completing this 120-credit OTHM award, learners gain entry to Level 6 programmes, such as a BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care or a BSc in Nursing Management. This progression route is recognised by most UK universities, allowing you to complete your full degree without starting from scratch. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Ofqual register under number 610/1537/4. It provides the academic credits required for degree top-up courses, ensuring your prior learning is formally acknowledged within the higher education framework.