OUR NEXT ONLINE OPEN EVENT TAKES PLACE 9 JULY • ENROL ON OUR FULL-TIME BSC (HONS) NUTRITIONAL THERAPY COURSE OR THE CERT HE PERSONALISED DIET AND HEALTH BY THE 09 JUNE 2026 AND SAVE UP TO £470 •

OUR NEXT ONLINE OPEN EVENT TAKES PLACE 9 JULY • ENROL ON OUR FULL-TIME BSC (HONS) NUTRITIONAL THERAPY COURSE OR THE CERT HE PERSONALISED DIET AND HEALTH BY THE 09 JUNE 2026 AND SAVE UP TO £470 •

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Enrol by tomorrow to secure an exclusive discount on the first-year tuition fees of our full-time BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy or Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health, or £315 off part-time study. Discuss early bird T&Cs with our Course Advisors.

Explore our range of nutrition courses, meet the ION team, and hear about study options, career pathways, and the student experience. Get your questions answered live and find out how to take the next step.

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.

Enrol by tomorrow to secure an exclusive discount on the first-year tuition fees of our full-time BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy or Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health, or £315 off part-time study. Discuss early bird T&Cs with our Course Advisors.

Explore our range of nutrition courses, meet the ION team, and hear about study options, career pathways, and the student experience. Get your questions answered live and find out how to take the next step.

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.

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Courses.
Find your path today
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 September

Further enrolment intake in February

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 September

Further enrolment intake in February

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 February

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 September

Further enrolment intake in February

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 May

Further enrolment intake in October, January

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. 

Enrolling Now for September

Further enrolment intake in February

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.
Mehgan Weatherley

Learn what Mehgan Weatherley has to say about our Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health course.

Mehgan Weatherley
Student

Mehgan Weatherley

Class of
09/2026
Course

Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health

When Mehgan Weatherley Waite first discovered ION she knew she had found the path she wanted to follow. The challenge was finding a way to make it happen. Thanks to an ION bursary funded by Viridian Nutrition, she is now studying nutritional therapy while balancing full-time work.

Pippa Groves

Learn what Pippa Groves has to say about our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course.

Pippa Groves
Student

Pippa Groves

Class of
01/2023
Course

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

For many, the path to a fulfilling career is rarely linear. For Pippa Groves, a wellness chef and gut health specialist, that turning point came after a life-altering diagnosis, one that transformed her personal struggle into professional purpose.

Rosalie Collins

Learn what Rosalie Collins has to say about our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course.

Rosalie Collins
Student

Rosalie Collins

Class of
01/2026
Course

BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy

A coeliac diagnosis at 18 knocked her sideways but gave ION graduate Rosalie Collins the clarity to change careers, educate others, and find her voice.

Ruth Donaldson

Learn what Ruth Donaldson has to say about our Science Access course.

Ruth Donaldson
Student

Ruth Donaldson

Class of
12/2025
Course

Science Access

The Science Access Course at ION has given Ruth Donaldson, a third-year BSc student, a solid grounding and is proof that even the busiest of careers can make room for a healthy new beginning.

Diana Warrings

Learn what Diana Warrings has to say about our Return to Practice course.

Diana Warrings
Student

Diana Warrings

Class of
01/2024
Course

Return to Practice

Unlike a lot of my fellow students, my motive for studying nutritional therapy had nothing to do with my personal health journey; it was that I always loved good food.

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.

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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Menopause in clinical practice: hormones, metabolism, brain and cardiometabolic health

With:
Christine
Bailey
On:
10/06/2026
Duration:
1
day
Provides:
BANT,ION,NNA

This one-day CPD course takes a functional, systems-based approach to menopause, beginning with the hormonal transition and the far-reaching consequences of hormone decline across the body and brain.

Other CPD courses to explore..

Crafting your dream practice: A business masterclass for nutritional therapists

Live Event

Crafting your dream practice: A business masterclass for nutritional therapists

In this inspiring one day CPD course we will share strategies, systems, and insights you need to turn your nutrition expertise into a thriving, sustainable and value-driven business.

With:

Catherine
Jeans

On:

08/07/2026

CPD:

BANT,ION,NNA

Introduction to eating disorders and disordered eating

VOD Event

Introduction to eating disorders and disordered eating

This course introduces practitioners to eating disorders and disordered eating and the fundamentals of working safely, effectively and with confidence to support these clients.

With:

Emma
Hendricks

Spans:

5
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

Understanding restless leg syndrome

VOD Event

Understanding restless leg syndrome

This course discusses what we currently understand about the cause of restless leg syndrome and, through case studies, explores impactful diet, supplement and lifestyle strategies to help manage symptoms. It aims to provide insight into this condition at an in depth level.

With:

Belinda
Blake

Spans:

5
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

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:

NNA

CFS/ME and fibromyalgia: Theory and practice

VOD Event

CFS/ME and fibromyalgia: Theory and practice

Discover the latest research in understanding the causes and pathophysiology of CFS/ME, and learn how to interpret cutting-edge pre-clinical research to better support your clients.

With:

Virginia
Blake

Spans:

5
Hours

CPD:

BANT,NNA

News Scoop.
Nutrition trends and insights
Stay in the loop with the juiciest nutrition insights, news and updates from ION. Explore our inspiring range of free videos, podcasts, and articles for a feast of knowledge.
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Pelustka (Cabbage & Beetroot Pickle)

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Stricter UK school food rules target fried and sugary foods

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How a Viridian bursary helped train an ION student

The ION shop.
We sell more than courses! Browse our selection for a treat
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