What we eat and how we stay healthy is one of the hottest topics around. If you’re interested in food, health and fitness, there’s never been a better time to take a diet and nutrition course and pave the way towards an exciting and highly relevant career.

Lots of people enjoy eating well and staying healthy, while others find dieting and fitness a struggle. And that’s who you’ll be helping if you choose a career as a dietitian, nutritionist or health coach – putting your extensive knowledge towards advising people on how to lead healthier, happier lives.

All Diet & Nutrition courses

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Child Nutrition Level 3

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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

The greatest differences between dietitians and nutritionists are:

Dietitians must legally be registered with the British Dietetic Association. Nutritionists can register with the Association for Nutrition, but this is voluntary only.

Dietitians can work with hospitalised patients or those who are ill, whereas nutritionists cannot offer assistance to those with diagnosed medical conditions. 

Dieticians must be educated to degree level, whereas this is not the case for nutritionists. 

Whether you want to test the waters with a qualification in nutrition, gain experience before working towards becoming a dietitian or want to help people live better, healthier and happier lives as soon as possible, our accredited nutrition courses can get you started.

Why study nutrition online?

There is no set pathway into nutrition, but perhaps the swiftest, most flexible route involves online study. Rather than be constrained by rigid time-frames and deadlines, accredited online nutrition courses can be undertaken at your own time and pace, working around your current schedule. 

If you complete our level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, you can use your accreditation to apply for nutrition-related roles. You could even take on additional training, perhaps specialising in a specific area like child nutrition, or you could start a career as a health coach or personal trainer. 

Where can a qualification in nutrition take me?

Studying nutrition in the UK can open many doors. Upon completion of an accredited online nutrition course many students naturally find work as a nutritionist. However, alternatively you may choose to work in animal nutrition, food technology, and even become a naturopath. 

Nutrition courses can also be helpful to those wishing to become (or level up their knowledge for their role as) a chef or catering manager, or a personal trainer. It can also act as the first step towards becoming a qualified dietitian.

What does a nutritionist do?

Nutritionists work with the public in a variety of settings in order to provide evidence-based information for the management of dietary complaints, or to promote a generally healthy lifestyle and improved relationship with food.

A career as a nutritionist is both interesting and rewarding. For those that choose to become a self-employed nutritionist, it can also offer a lot of flexibility.

What does a nutritionist earn?

The average starting salary for a nutritionist in the UK is around £25,000. More experienced nutritionists can expect to earn in excess of £30,000, with some nutritionists earning as high as £55,000

Why study an online diet and nutrition course with Oxbridge?

Oxbridge provides the same experience you would expect from a classroom environment without strict adherence to timetables and schedules. You can work in your own time and at your own pace to ensure you gain the most from your education.

Our courses offer an engaging way to learn more about food and nutrition. So whether you’re already practising and keen to progress or want to know more to help those around you with a new and rewarding career in nutrition, we have a course for you.

When you enrol with us, you can relax knowing that excellent help and support is on hand whenever you need it. Our high pass rate showcases the dedication and pride we take in our online courses.

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