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Lecturer, module coordinator (chemistry science access)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced chemistry teacher or lecturer, to join the level 3 science access course at ION, designed to provide nutritional therapy undergraduate degree students with the science foundation they need to join the course.
Nutrient co-workers: Food pairings for nutrient absorption

There are lots of factors that affect the extent to which nutrients can be used by the body. Focusing on positive food pairings may help.
5 health benefits of magnesium

Whether you consume it through your diet, pop it in a pill, or luxuriate in it in a warm Epsom salts bath, magnesium is essential for numerous functions in the body.

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BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

At ION, we understand the need for flexibility. Our undergraduate course is a part-time, modular course, offered in both campus and distance learning modes. The degree can be completed over a four and a half to eight-year period, allowing you to study alongside your professional or personal commitments.
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

The undergraduate degree will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of food, nutraceuticals, the use and interpretation of testing, and lifestyle modification. There are four key themes running through the degree: nutrition science; behaviour change and reflection; research; and practice.
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Easy courgette fritters

Whether you’ve got a glut of homegrown courgettes or are simply trying to eat more seasonally, try these easy courgette fritters; perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

This course has been specifically designed to take you to being a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, and, following the latest requirements of BANT, will give you a degree level qualification.
Long Covid: A nutritional therapy approach (extracted from Optimum Nutrition, Spring 2021)

With symptoms dubbed ‘long Covid’, many people have found themselves experiencing post-viral fatigue (PVF) following Covid-19 infection, including those who seemingly had a mild bout of the virus
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

Applications are assessed against academic and non-academic selection criteria. Qualification documents or evidence of recognised prior learning (RPL) must be provided as evidence of meeting academic criteria.
GDip Integrative Functional Nutrition

The graduate diploma consists of six core modules based on a personalised and functional medicine approach. Each builds your knowledge in critical areas linked to nutrition.
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy C0501PTC and C0503PTD £4,600

Key facts

Award
Certificate

Duration
7-9 months

Study time
10-17 hours per week and weekend lectures

Course code
ED200PTD (online learning), rNTSAC

Entry dates
October: ED201PTD
January: ED202PTD
May: ED203PTD

Tuition fees
£2,900 per 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 hours per week full-time
10 hours per week part-time

Entry dates
February

Tuition fees*
£6,990 full-time
£3,495 part-time

* For 2021/22 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation

Key facts

Course codes
C0503PTD (online)

Award
BSc (Hons)

Credits
360

Pathways
Clinical training pathway

Duration
4.5 years part-time

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

Entry dates
September and February

Tuition fees
£4,665 per year, years 1-4

* For 2021/22 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation

Key facts

Course codes
C0503PTD (online)

Award
BSc (Hons)

Credits
120

Pathways
Qualified nutritional therapist

Duration
1.5 years part-time

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

Entry dates
September and February

Tuition fees
£4,665 per year
£2,335 year 5*

* For 2021/22 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation