Is this course equivalent to a degree since it is level 4 1st?

No, the Level 5 Health and Social Care Management Diploma Online (120 Credits) is not equivalent to a full bachelor’s degree. It aligns with the second year of undergraduate study, not the first. On the Regulated Qualifications Framework, Level 4 corresponds to the first year, while Level 5 matches the second year. This OTHM-awarded diploma, regulated by Ofqual, provides 120 credits. It serves as a progression route to Level 6, which completes the final year of a bachelor’s degree. Learners should view this qualification as a standalone advanced diploma or a stepping stone to degree completion, rather than a full degree equivalent.