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Find out about a career in nutritional therapy

When you work as a Nutritional Therapist, you enjoy a career where you can make a difference to others, yourself and your family. Read our articles to find out more about what this flexible and rewarding career involves and how it might work for you. When you’re ready to take the next step:

  1. Download our guide: “Why become a nutritional therapist” 
  2. Read further details about our nutritional therapy course
  3. And book onto our next webinar to learn about studying with ION

It’s never too late to start afresh

Hear from graduates who tell us why they feel it’s never too late to follow your passion, no matter your age. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Author: Salman Anjum

A course and a career that works for you

A course and a career that works for you Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Author: Salman Anjum

What's the difference between a nutritional therapist, nutritionist and dietician?

What's the difference between a nutritional therapist, nutritionist and dietician?

If you’re a complete beginner and would like to understand this field, this is a great place to start. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Alice Ball

A day in the life of a nutritional therapist

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 Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Author: Alice Ball

How to become a nutritional therapy practitioner

How to become a nutritional therapy practitioner

Here's what you need to know about training for a career in nutritional therapy Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Author: Alice Ball

What is nutritional therapy?

What is nutritional therapy?

Learn about what nutritional therapy is and what it's used for Read more

Published: 6th January, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Daniela Pop

What does a nutritional therapist do?

What does a nutritional therapist do?

This may sound obvious, but isn’t quite what you’d expect. Discover some of the different areas nutritional therapists get involved in. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2020

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Daniela Pop

A day in the life of a nutritional therapist

A day in the life of a nutritional therapist

Some of our graduates describe their typical days and explain how they’ve designed their careers around their passions. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2020

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Daniela Pop

How to become a nutritional therapist

How to become a nutritional therapist

Interested in making a difference and enjoying a flexible career? Discover how to become a nutritional therapist and why getting the right qualification matters. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Daniela Pop

Why train to be a nutritional therapist?

Why train to be a nutritional therapist?

There are so many reasons why people become a nutritional therapist. Find out why this career could be the right one for you. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2020

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Daniela Pop

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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 month

February

Tuition fees*

£7,875 full-time
£3,940 part-time

* For 2022/23 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 month

September and February

Tuition fees

£5,250 per year, years 1-4
£2,625 year 4

* For 2022/23 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

February

Tuition fees*

£5,250 per year
£2,625 year 5

* For 2022/23 academic year. Fees for subsequent years may increase in line with inflation

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