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NUTRITIONAL THERAPY COURSES

  • Courses are provided for information only. SAANT does not recognise, recommend or assess courses.
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  • Please consult the Training Provider to establish whether a course covers the Training Checklist.
  • Notes on specific courses are provided below the Tables. These are for information and guidance only and should be checked with the Training Provider for current accuracy.
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Degrees:

Training Provider Website Qualification Duration of Course
Center for Nutrition, Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) (Middlesex Uni, UK) www.cnelm.co.uk BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy 4 years
Greenwich University UK (BCNH 4th Yr) www.bcnh.co.uk BSc (Hons) Comp. Therapies
(Nutr. Health)
4 years
Thames Valley University (TVU) UK www.tvu.ac.uk BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy 5/6 years part time
BSc Nutritional Therapy 4/5 years part time
University Bedfordshire UK (ION NTDC 4th Yr) www.ion.ac.uk BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science 4 years
University of Westminster UK www.wmin.ac.uk BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy 4 years

 

Diplomas:

Training Provider Website Qualification Duration of Course
British College of Natural Health (BCNH) www.bcnh.co.uk BCNH Nutritional Therapy Diploma 3 years
Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) UK www.ion.ac.uk Dip. ION / FdSc
(Foundation Science Degree)
3 years
International Academy of Nutrition IAN) Aus www.sallyanncreed.co.za www.intacad.com.au Dip. Clinical Nutrition (DCN) 6 mths 
full time /
12-24 mths
part time
Raworth College UK www.raworth.com Dip. Nutritional Therapy
(Dip NTH)
3 years

 

Notes:

CNELM:

  • CNELM offers several routes by which to obtain the BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy valildated by Middlesex University, UK. 
  • They also offer a "Fast Track" option for those with previous training through a Portfolio of Evidence submitted for assessment by CNELM and Middlesex University.
  • Opportunities to Fast Track towards an MSc may also be possible for some applicants. Please see www.cnelm.co.uk for more information and download the Fast Track Handbook. 
  • SAANT is in communication with CNELM to offer South Africa students the attendance modules in South Africa. 
  • Please contact the CNELM director, Kate Neil, for more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TVU:

  • Level 4 and Level 5 can be completed by distance learning either through Plaskett International SA or TVU.
  • On completion of Level 5 you receive a Diploma in Nutritional Medicine (DNMed) from Plaskett International or a Diploma of Higher Education in Nutritional Therapeutics from TVU.
  • Please contact www.plaskett-international.co.uk for details of the Nutritional Medicine Diploma facilitated in South Africa.
  • Level 6 (BSc) is a further year with attendance in the UK at TVU: 1 week in Module 10 and 13 weeks in Module 11.
  • The BSc (Hons) is a further year requiring attendance 3 days in October and 2 days in December.
  • There is an enhanced-rate route available for those with previous science qualifications.
  • Cost in GBP for 2009/2010 is 1800 for Level 4, 1800 for Level 5, 1080 for Level 6 (BSc) and 1080 for Level 6 (BSc Hons).
  • Please see the TVU website www.tvu.ac.uk and contact TVU directly for further, detailed, up-to-date information including credits for the Plaskett-International DNMed.

 

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