BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy at University of West London

Programme overview

With nutrition and diet playing an ever-increasing role in our health and wellbeing, the demand for highly skilled, professional practitioners has never been higher. This is where our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course comes in. Studying this fascinating degree will help you develop theoretical and practical knowledge of nutritional therapy, all underpinned by biochemical sciences and the functional medicine approach.

Duration: 5 years supported distance learning with study days | Study mode: online (online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in maintaining health and wellbeing. biochemical imbalances in disease (pathology) as it relates to the field of practice therapeutic communication skills and health behaviour change. Furthermore, you will develop your research and analytical skills while learning about the role of nutritional therapy within the field of integrated medicine. Modules include: Human Anatomy and Physiology; Macro and Micronutrients; Classification and Composition of Foods; Biochemical Imbalances in Disease; Communication Skills in the Therapeutic Relationship; Pathophysiology of Named Conditions; Clinical Data Collection and Case Interpretation; Developing Nutritional Programmes; Case Progression Strategies; Research Methods for Clinical Practice.

Career pathways

When you complete your studies you can apply for registration with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC) as a registered nutritional therapist. The CNHC provide the UK voluntary register for complementary therapists, which is an approved accredited register by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for health and social care. Job roles include: public health; clinical nutrition; food industry, including new product development in the health sector; academia, research and lecturing; teaching; sports and exercise nutrition including personal training; health/food journalism.

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Entry requirements

80; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grades B and B (if you have two A levels) or grades C, D and D (if you have three), or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 7.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 7.0 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more. International students may apply. Clinical training is conducted live during the final year and is scheduled across UK working days. Professional indemnity insurance is required whilst in the training clinic. UCAS/course code: UGP026.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years supported distance learning with study days

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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