Course summary
This is an innovative, evidence based, flexible taught programme with full and part time options. You will develop your knowledge and skills to work with clients as a registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (Nutritional Therapist) in the UK and to employ your skills in other related activities such as group work as a Registered Nutritionist MBANT. International students may apply, but practising internationally will depend on having Professional Indemnity Insurance that covers for practice in the UK irrespective of location. Practice may also be subject to country specific legal restrictions. Registration with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC) and membership of a professional body (e.g. British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) (BANT) is also recommended. Key features
- Full and part time options enable you to fit study around work and family life.
- The Post Graduate Diploma and MSc courses are accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission.
- On completion of the course students are able to apply for registration with The Complementary and Natural Health care Council (CNHC) and to become full members of The British Association for Nutritional and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
- You can develop clinical experience in our excellent teaching facilities in the McClelland Centre with our registered nutritional therapy practitioners and clinic assessors, who bring with them a wide scope of experience and expertise.
Modules
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Assessment method
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Entry requirements
The entry requirements are: a 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline. This should include knowledge of fundamental human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry; an access module is available for those with a higher education qualification that does not meet the entry requirements. The IELTS score for international applicants is 7. Other English language qualifications will be considered. Prior to starting the clinical practice module, students are also required to have student membership of a professional body e.g BANT and student professional indemnity insurance. It is the students' responsibility to pay for these. Membership of a professional body is recommended from the start of the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ