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Tom Baxter dips into the world of medicinal mushrooms

Join us online to explore our courses and meet the team. Find out how a career in nutritional therapy can change lives — including yours.

Holistic dentist and ION student Dr James Goolnik is redefining dental care by uniting oral health with nutrition and lifestyle insights

Book a free one-to-one call with our Admissions Team. We’ll help you explore your next steps and support you in starting your journey into nutritional therapy.

Whatever stage you're at in choosing an ION course, you'll find everything you need to know about studying nutrition with us in our prospectus.

Discover the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms with Tom Baxter of Bristol Fungarium. Explore farming, health benefits, soil health, and future trends in the latest episode of the Optimum Nutrition podcast.

Join us online to explore our courses and meet the team. Find out how a career in nutritional therapy can change lives — including yours.

Holistic dentist and ION student Dr James Goolnik is redefining dental care by uniting oral health with nutrition and lifestyle insights

Book a free one-to-one call with our Admissions Team. We’ll help you explore your next steps and support you in starting your journey into nutritional therapy.

Whatever stage you're at in choosing an ION course, you'll find everything you need to know about studying nutrition with us in our prospectus.

Discover the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms with Tom Baxter of Bristol Fungarium. Explore farming, health benefits, soil health, and future trends in the latest episode of the Optimum Nutrition podcast.

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Courses.
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Ready to shape your career in nutrition? ION offers flexible online nutrition course for everyone, whether you’re curious about nutrition or ready to launch a career in nutrition. Validated by the University of Portsmouth, our courses include short courses to degrees in personalised nutrition to fit around your life. Rollover a card below to watch a quick overview of the course:

Start your career

BSc (Hons)
Nutritional Therapy

Become a Nutritional Therapist with a deep understanding of nutrition and lifestyle science, plus practical skills to support lasting change. 

Enrolling Now for February

Further enrolment intake in September

Diet and lifestyle educator 

Cert HE Personalised
Diet and Health

Explore how real food supports health and prepare to lead groups or work one-on-one to inspire lasting change. 

Enrolling Now for February

Further enrolment intake in September

Integrate nutrition into practice 

Graduate Diploma
Integrative Functional Nutrition

Case-based course for healthcare and CAM professionals integrating personalised nutrition into clinical or non-clinical practice. 

Enrolling Now for February

Further enrolment intake in September

Raise your profile 

BSc (Hons)
Nutritional Therapy top-up

A fast-track pathway to a degree in nutritional therapy using recognised prior learning. Exclusive to nutritional therapy practitioners. 

Enrolling Now for February

Further enrolment intake in September

Prepare for degree level

Science
Access

Gain a solid foundation in the core sciences and an understanding of how they relate to nutrition.   

Enrolling Now for January

Further enrolment intake in October, May

Get back on track 

Return to
Practice

A range of options validated by the University of Portsmouth for qualified nutritional therapists who have been out of practice. 

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Further enrolment intake in September

Student Voices.
Our student success stories
Dive into real-life journeys and discover how ION is helping students to turn their passion for nutrition into a career. Be inspired by their dedication and learn how they are making a meaningful impact and creating a positive change in the field of nutrition.
James Goolnik

Learn what James Goolnik has to say about our Graduate Diploma Integrative Functional Nutrition course.

James Goolnik
Student

James Goolnik

Class of
09/2023
Course

Graduate Diploma Integrative Functional Nutrition

“I didn’t want to just drill and fill people’s teeth”: Dr James Goolnik, holistic dentist and current ION student, reveals why he is reinventing a trip to the dentist and empowering his patients.

Nicky Clark

Learn what Nicky Clark has to say about our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course.

Nicky Clark
Student

Nicky Clark

Class of
09/2018
Course

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

Sydney-based ION graduate and nutritional therapist, Nicky Clark, swapped the corporate world for nutritional therapy after a simple diet switch transformed her life, writes Natalie Li.

Becki Drewett

Learn what Becki Drewett has to say about our Graduate Diploma Integrative Functional Nutrition course.

Becki Drewett
Student

Becki Drewett

Class of
11/2025
Course

Graduate Diploma Integrative Functional Nutrition

Becki Drewett has completed ION’s Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition and feels ready to integrate nutritional therapy into her physiotherapy practice.

Jenny Tschiesche

Learn what Jenny Tschiesche has to say about our course.

Jenny Tschiesche
Student

Jenny Tschiesche

"There has to be an underlying passion, drive, and energy towards your goals", says ION alumna, Jenny Tschiesche, above. Interview with Natalie Li.

Nicola Goode

Learn what Nicola Goode has to say about our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course.

Nicola Goode
Student

Nicola Goode

Class of
09/2020
Course

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

Nicole Goode, author, podcaster and champion for chronic conditions, shares her inspiring journey from burnout to building a wellness empire. By Natalie Li

CPD events.
Enhance your knowledge
Level up with our engaging CPD courses. Designed for nutritional therapy practitioners, healthcare professionals, nutritionists, dietitians, naturopaths and qualified healthcare professionals, our popular sessions offer advanced insights into nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Led by experts, with interactive case studies and practical tips.
Our next CPD event is...
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Cancer: Nutritional support before, during and after treatment and beyond - 2025 edition

With:
Carol
Granger
Duration:
15
Hours
Provides:
BANT,NNA

Intensive three-day course designed to help practitioners develop skills and gain confidence in working with clients affected by a range of cancers, to deliver personalised nutrition and lifestyle advice.

Other CPD courses to explore..

Exploring the ketogenic diet:<br>Can it ever be optimal?

VOD Event

Exploring the ketogenic diet:
Can it ever be optimal?

The course will examine the ways in which the ketogenic diet may be useful in your clinical practice.

With:

Dawn
Waldron

Spans:

5
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

Metabolic Syndrome: How multiple conditions collide

VOD Event

Metabolic Syndrome: How multiple conditions collide

Two-day event delving into the complex interplay of conditions defining metabolic syndrome, exploring its physiological underpinnings, clinical implications, and evidence-based interventions.

With:

Natalie
Louise Burrows

Spans:

10
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

Navigating inflammatory bowel disease:<br>A practitioner’s guide

VOD Event

Navigating inflammatory bowel disease:
A practitioner’s guide

Understand the complexities of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; different types and subtypes, disease stages, associated complications and medical treatments.

With:

Clemmie
Oliver

Spans:

5
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

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October Open Event (Online) - 31 October 2025

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One-Pot Cod and Coconut Curry

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Step into the ION Shop — a place to discover inspiring resources and thoughtful finds that bring the joy of nutrition into everyday life.
The five principles of optimum Nutrition

Media and courses

The five principles of optimum Nutrition

Five part home study taster course designed to introduce you to nutritional therapy education.

The Colourful Kitchen Collection

Books and magazine

The Colourful Kitchen Collection

A selection of over 80 recipes for optimum health and wellbeing.

1984 Anniversary t-shirt

Clothing

1984 Anniversary t-shirt

A limited edition t-shirt with screen-printed logo on front and 1984 on rear

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Homeware

Large umbrella

Your all-weather ticket to event-day elegance.

Autumn 2022 - Optimum Nutrition magazine

Books and magazine

Autumn 2022 - Optimum Nutrition magazine

The penultimate issue of our 35 year strong quarterly magazine

Winter 2022 - Optimum Nutrition magazine

Books and magazine

Winter 2022 - Optimum Nutrition magazine

The final issue of our 35 year strong quarterly magazine