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Prepare for degree level study

Key facts
Entry Study mode Duration
January (7 months course),
May (8 month course), and
October (9 month course)		 Online 7, 8 or 9 months (part time)

Modules

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology

Duration and start dates

  • October (9 months)
  • January (7 months)
  • May (8 months)

Entry requirements

  • At least grade C/4 in Maths and English at Level 2/ GCSE or equivalent

Progression

Successful completion secures progression to the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 

This course is for candidates who wish to study for the Cert HE and/or the degree course but do not possess a Level 3 qualification in a relevant science subject (A level or equivalent). 

You’ll gain a solid foundation in the core sciences and an understanding of how they relate to nutrition. 

What ION Graduates say about this course 

“I was so nervous, but the teaching was so good! The teacher was wonderful and supportive.”
Helen Richie

eScience Refresh 

For candidates who have A Level or equivalent science qualifications but would like to refresh their knowledge, eScience Refresh provides access to a variety of online interactive study materials, videos and exercises for independent, flexible study.

This is a distance learning, online course. Because it is designed only for applicants who meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy, there are no assignments or exams, and no tutor support is provided. 

eScience Refresh comprises three modules: chemistry, biology, and anatomy & physiology. Single module purchase is not available. On enrolment, students have access to materials for two years. There is a single purchase fee of £430*

Fees 

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