Open events

Register for an ION Open Event today.

Recognised for our rigorous courses, established expertise and exceptional student support, we aim to provide the very best learning experiences for our diverse student population and the wider profession.

If you want to find out more about the courses you should register for an open event, you can either attend our Richmond site, join us online for a webinar or book a one-to-one phone call.

Attending one of our events will help you:

Understand our range of courses, entry requirements and study options
Identify opportunities for careers in Nutrition and discuss employment opportunities
Meet and talk to our fully qualified academic team, Alumni and fellow prospective students
Visit us to find out about our student support and services
Our friendly expert course advisors will answer your questions and discuss your future plans

One-to-one phone call

You will only need approximately 25 minutes to get answers to any questions you may have. Read more

Webinar: Practitioners, top up to a degree with ION

This webinar has been designed for existing nutritional therapy practitioners looking to top up their qualification to BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree level, on the UK's only nutritional therapy top-up course. Read more

Webinar: Qualify as a professional nutritional therapist with ION

Learn about the benefits of nutritional therapy - from the comfort of your home! Our lecturers will explain our courses, answer your questions and more during this webinar. Read more

Latest

5 tips for adjusting to the 'new normal'

With lockdown restrictions easing, many of us are feeling unsettled or anxious. Olga Preston, registered nutritional therapist, shares her tips for what do we do to protect ourselves inside and out

Report reveals snacking and family meals increase in lockdown

According to a new report, lockdown has led to significant changes in young people’s eating habits

Optimum Nutrition magazine survey

Complete our short survey to win a Nutritional Therapy consultation package or a year’s subscription to Optimum Nutrition Magazine!

A day in the life of a nutritional therapist

Want to know what you can expect from a career in nutritional therapy? ION graduates share what a typical day looks like for them

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Clinic packages

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.

You can start exploring our online Prospectus

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.

Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course - DipION - FAQs

Please read through our FAQs before applying for our diploma 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