Course summary
Our MSc /PGDip in Nutrition Science and Practice is validated by the University College of Osteopathy and accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Council (NTEC). The Science Access Course (which is available from the February) is taught mostly online and is designed to equip you with the basic science you need before starting the MSc/PGDip in September. This is not a stand-alone course, can only be taken if you are moving on to the MSc/PGDip. During the first two (College based) teaching years you will learn all the theory and practical skills you need to become a fully qualified nutrition practitioner, and upon successful completion of the two taught years you will be able to join the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and start to practice. In your third year you will complete your MSc dissertation which is home study with the support of a supervisor. Or you can exit with a PGDip at the end of Year 2. The course is open to students who have an initial undergraduate degree or can prove degree equivalent learning. Eligible students studying on the MSc and living in England, will be able to access a postgraduate student loan. We are unable to accept students from overseas.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Subject to interview, which is at the discretion of the College, entry will be offered to applicants who have an initial UK honours degree (or equivalent), or are able to demonstrate degree level learning and skills gained, typically, through relevant and responsible experience in a related field. If the applicant’s degree, or degree level learning, is not science based then the applicant should hold GCSE Maths and English and either: Biology at A-level, AS level or Scottish Higher, or equivalent, OR Chemistry at A-level, AS level or Scottish Higher, or equivalent, AND/OR Pass the College’s Access Course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16989 | Whole course |
| International | £16989 | Whole course |
| England | £16989 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £16989 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £16989 | Whole course |
| Wales | £16989 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Fees include all the teaching and learning opportunities provided by our teaching staff, all your clinical experience in our teaching clinic, tutorials, library and online resources, support services, access to our online e-learning facility, and your registration fees with our validating university
Provider information
Northern College of Acupuncture
61 Micklegate
York
YO1 6LJ