FAQs | Institute for Optimum Nutrition

With more demands on our time, sleep is becoming a poor relation. We look at the associations between health, feeling good, and that all-important eight hours sleep a night

What's causing your migraines?

One billion people worldwide are believed to be affected by migraines, a neurological condition that can leave sufferers incapacitated by its symptoms. We look at some of the potential triggers

The 11 best workout motivation tips

Now that the clocks are turned back and we're faced with wet and windy days and long, dark nights, the appeal of exercise has sharply diminished - especially in lockdown. Yet if we can just get motivated, exercise really can make us feel good

Unravelling Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulosis and Diverticular Disease

IBD (covering Crohn’s Disease and Colitis) and Diverticular Disease can cause considerable pain and distress for clients. This online short course aims to synthesise and review the latest research and trends and give practitioners confidence in applying these to cases.

Contact us

The ION staff team is currently working from home, but we remain connected and here to help.

Clinic packages and fees

Our friendly and professional therapists can support you with a range of health concerns and help you get your health back on track, whist our treatment packages offer you value for money.

Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course - DipION

Level 3 education attainment: two GCE/VCE A Levels including one related science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Home Economics) or equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma, Irish Leaving Certificate, BTEC Diploma awards). Level 2 Maths and English at a minimum of Grade C is also required.

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Course structure

The Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course (NTDC) is a level six, modular course. Each module is a distinct learning unit and is assessed individually.

Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course - DipION

The NTDC provides the knowledge, skills and clinical experience that you need for a career in nutrition.

Mini Carrot Cakes

We think that October is a good month for donning our baking aprons… With that in mind, we have selected one of our favourite carrot cake recipes, taken from Amelia Freer’s book, Cook, Nourish. Glow.

Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course - DipION

We have trained professionals from around the world for over 30 years and are the UK’s longest running training provider of nutritional therapy diplomas.

Five Minutes with Jenny Tschiesche

We chat to Jenny Tschiesche, nutritional therapist, author, and founder of lunchboxdoctor.com.

Qualify with us: BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy - FAQs

Please read through our FAQs before applying for our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course

Key facts

Course codes
C0502FTD (full-time)
C0502PTD (part-time)

Award
Graduate Diploma

Credits
120

Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Study time
20 -25 hours per week

Entry dates
Distance learning:
February

Tuition fees
£6,900*

* For 2020/21 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation

Key facts

Course codes
C0501PTC (campus)
C0503PTD (distance)

Award
BSc (Hons)

Credits
360

Pathways
1) clinical training pathway
2) qualified nutritional therapist pathway

Duration
4.5 years part time
18 months part time (for Top-up)

Study time
15-20 hours per week plus time to attend/watch weekend lectures

Entry dates
Campus (CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY):
September

Distance learning (CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY):
September and February

Tuition fees
£4,600 per year, years 1-4
£2,300 year 5*

* For 2020/21 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation