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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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.

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