Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine course is a 4.5 year, part-time online degree programme, accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission, the Professional Standards Council for Nutritional Therapy. The programme is designed to provide comprehensive training in the field of personalised nutrition, with a curriculum informed by the latest scientific evidence and incorporating real-world clinical training, involving supervised consultations with real clients. This will provide you with the confidence and skills to become a safe and effective nutrition practitioner, able to work collaboratively with the medical profession, to educate and empower others to take control of their health, and to seek out opportunities for social impact.
Designed for mature students, seeking a career-change, the programme offers a flexible approach to learning. Live, online teaching sessions are combined with online activities which can be undertaken at any time and place, allowing you to take control of your learning, wherever you are based. Please note: The University of Northampton are currently running the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine programme for students who were previously enrolled with BCNH.
At present, the university does not have the rights to use the intellectual property to recruit new students, however this is something that is currently being explored. For updates, please email [email protected]
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission
- Supervised clinical consultations with real clients built into training
- Curriculum in personalised nutrition informed by latest scientific evidence
- Live online teaching combined with flexible anytime online activities
- Prepares practitioners to work collaboratively with the medical profession
- Designed for mature students seeking a career change
Entry requirements
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 credits at Merit) will also be eligible to apply
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Nutritional therapist
- Nutrition practitioner
- Lifestyle medicine practitioner
- Health coach
- Nutrition educator
Cost of study
International: £1,334
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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