MQF/EQF Level 5
Undergraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care
Knights College
Malta
May / October 2025
Mode
Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
12 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
60 ECTS/ECVET
Language
English
Price Early Submission (EU Students)
Price Full (EU Students)
€3,995
Price International (Non-EU Students)
€5,995
The Undergraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care offers international students a strong foundation in care practices and leadership skills, combining classroom learning with hands-on, work-based experience to prepare for a rewarding career in the global health and social care sector.
Our Undergraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care equips learners with an overview of the daily actions that need to be undertaken by carers and the essential abilities to pursue a managerial career in the health and social care sector. The course will give the learners a space to be able to put their knowledge, skills and competence acquired to practice through work-based learning.
Learners will learn how to:
- Describe the basic skills required in order for a carer to be successful in their profession
- Recall the importance of inclusive health and social care practices
- Identify the need for promoting patient independence
- Define the importance of managing resources correctly in health and social care
- List and critically discuss health conditions that are common when caring for the elderly
- Define the role of effective communication methods when caring for the elderly
Mode of Assessment
This course is assessed through the use of examinations.
Target Audience
This course is intended for those who aspire to enrich their knowledge in Health and Social Care and want to develop a career in hospitals, nursing homes, and other caring facilities.
Year 1
The below is an outline of the modules covered in this course.
Module
ECTS
Duration
Essential Skills for the Health and Social Care Worker
This module aims at introducing learners to get acquainted with the professional skills required by the health and social care worker and their role and responsibilities in the overall health and wellbeing of the patient.
6
ECTS
30
hours
Managing Daily Living in Health and Social Care
This module allows learners to delve into the world of health and social care, where the fundamentals and pediments of caring for an elderly person are set. It will allow learners to gain an understanding of the daily routine and activities that are carried out when caring for elderly patients.
6
ECTS
15
hours
Common Health Conditions in the Elderly Patient
This module is intended to provide learners with the knowledge they need to be aware of the most frequent health issues in the elderly and to determine the best strategies to treat patients who may have these conditions.
6
ECTS
15
hours
Communication and Soft Skills in Health and Social Care
This module covers the relevance of communication and soft skills in health and social care. As the caregiver spends the majority of their time with patients, they must be able to use good communication skills to ensure that they are both understood and that they understand the patient accurately in order to avoid misunderstandings, difficulties, and challenges.
6
ECTS
30
hours
Inclusive Health and Social Care
This module allows learners to grasp the fundamental rights of patients when it comes to receiving care that is inclusive, which promotes equality and which promotes diversity. Learners will also become acquainted with the legislation related to such rights.
6
ECTS
15
hours
Module
ECTS
Duration
Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
This module equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills required to effectively work in health and social care and look out for health and safety measures. This module also introduces learners to the legislation governing health and social care in relation to health and safety and equips them with enough knowledge to be able to effectively prepare and care for a patient whilst also preventing health and safety risks.
6
ECTS
15
hours
Caring for the Community Patient
This module delves into the requirements for working and caring effectively for the community patient who is not allocated in a residential home for the elderly. This module also outlines the use of promoting independence and the benefits and challenges that come along with the self-administration of medication.
6
ECTS
15
hours
Resource Management in Health and Social Care
This module introduces learners to the principles of resource planning, management, and oversight in the day-to-day delivery of health and social care. Learners will also cover budgeting, managing human resources, and preparing for the aforementioned in an efficient manner.
6
ECTS
30
hours
Promoting Patient Independence in Health and Social Care
This module outlines the importance of encouraging patient autonomy and adopting the appropriate safety precautions in health and social care. It will provide a general overview of how to support older people who adopt a more independent approach and prepare for their care.
6
ECTS
30
hours
End of Life Care in Health and Social Care
This module allows learners to understand how end-of-life care should be tackled in health and social care. This module also allows learners to form enough knowledge and skills to be able to support patients and their surrounding families or relatives in preparing for death and bereavement in a professional manner.
6
ECTS
30
hours
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Total Credits
Core Modules
60
Credits to graduate
60 ECTS/ECVET
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Validating Body
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
Applicants should hold any one of the following requirements:
- An MQF Level 4 (60 ECTS) qualification or equivalent
- A recognised EQF Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care
Non native speakers must also be in possession of a suitable English qualification such as IELTS 5.5 or CEFR
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry.
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