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Our Nutritional Therapy Courses

Courses for all stages of your nutrition education

We have specific courses for those with no previous experience, other courses for those who are already qualified nutritional therapists and a special fast-track for allied healthcare professionals looking to add personalised nutrition to their practice. All our qualifications are designed with flexibility in mind and provide outstanding support alongside innovative, expert teaching.

ION is one of the most respected training bodies of its kind in Europe, having successfully been educating nutritional therapists since 1984.

Select the course that’s right for you:

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

Our undergraduate degree course, the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy, is developed from our long-standing and well-respected diploma course. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2020

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Salman Anjum

Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition

Our GradDip Integrative Functional Nutrition offers a fast track qualification in integrative functional nutrition to qualified medical and healthcare professionals. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Salman Anjum

Science Access course

The Science Access course aims to give students a solid grounding in the core science subjects that relate to nutrition, and is the first step towards becoming a fully Registered Nutritional Therapist. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2020

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Salman Anjum

Return to Practice

If you are a qualified Nutritional Therapist and are looking to return to practice (RTP) we offer a range of options for BANT non-practicing members. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2020

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Daniela Pop

CPD courses

Discover exciting opportunities to deepen your knowledge and support your professional development through a range of live and on-demand CPD events. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Salman Anjum

Short courses

Credit bearing and non-credit bearing short courses for qualified medical and healthcare professionals. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2018

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Daniela Pop

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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, delivered online. 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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    Contact us

    The ION staff team is currently working from home, but we remain connected and here to help.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

    BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy C0503PTD £5,250

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    How does nutrition affect your sports performance?

    Whether you’re an elite athlete or go to the gym once a week, your body requires fuel when you exercise. We look at exactly what foods you should be eating and when

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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

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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

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 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 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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