BCNH Pre-Degree Diploma in Nutritional Therapy without clinical practice

Year 1 - Level 4 = 75 Credits
Academic Skills for Professional Practice UG Course RESE 1056

Principles of Nutritional Therapy I
Topics covered:
Carbohydrates, fats & proteins, therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals & trace elements, essential fatty acids, amino acids. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 001 (15 credits)

Digestion & Metabolism
Topics covered:
Digestive anatomy & physiology (A & P), digestive diseases, liver A & P & diseases, metabolism & metabolic diseases, biochemical and functional tests for digestive and metabolic functions. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 002 (15 credits)

NT for CVD, Respiratory & Urinary Health
Topics covered:
Cardiovascular A & P & diseases, blood & anaemias, respiratory & urinary A & P & diseases, buffer systems and biochemical tests. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 003 (15 credits)

Principles of Nutritional Therapy II
Topics covered:
Super foods, diets, menu planning & analysis, organic vs. inorganic farming methods, food processing methods, food toxicology. BCNH 004 (15 credits)

Year 2 - Level 5 = 90 Credits
Introduction to Research Process UG Course RESE1051 (15 credits)

NT for Endocrine, Nervous & Sensory Health
Topics covered:
Endocrine and nervous system A & P and diseases, skin & sensory organs A & P and diseases, biochemical and functional tests. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 005 (15 credits)

Immunity, Nutrition & Defence Mechanisms
Topics covered:
Immune & Lymphatic system A & P and diseases, Allergies and food sensitivities, Cancer, AIDS & HIV, biochemical and functional tests and BCNH-set case studies. BCNH 006 (15 credits)

NT for Immune & Musculoskeletal Health
Topics covered:
Musculoskeletal system A & P and diseases, biochemical and functional tests. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 007 (15 credits)

NT and Advanced GI Ecology
Topics covered:
Gut mucosa & gut flora, malabsorptive conditions (Celiac diseases), GI ecology & brain connection, dental health, functional & biochemical tests. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 008 (15 credits)

Pollution and Detoxification
Topics covered:
Sources of environmental pollution, pollution and health, free radicals and antioxidants, liver detoxification pathways, amino acids in therapy, functional & biochemical test. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 009 (15 credits)

Year 3 - Level 6 = 75 Credits
An introduction to the Theory of Communication for Therapeutic Purposes UG Course OMED 0015 (15 credits)

Clinical Skills for Nutritional Therapy
Topics covered:
Health Programme Questionnaire assessment, pharmacology, differential diagnosis, reflective practice, writing a BCNH case study report. BCNH 010 (15 credits)

NT and Advanced Endocrinology
Topics covered:
NT for thyroid & adrenals, Metabolic Syndrome & Type II diabetes, hormonal interactions, endocrine & immune interactions, biochemical & functional tests. BCNH-set case studies related to the above. BCNH 011
(15 credits)

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Topics covered:
Nutrition through the lifecycle, preconceptual care, male & female health, pregnancy, babies & children, ADHD, Ageing & age related diseases, biochemical & functional tests, Formative BCNH-set case study related to the above. BCNH 012 (15 credits)

NT for Optimal Physical, Emotional & Mental Health
Topics covered:
Energy balance, weight control & obesity, eating disorders, mental health, sports nutrition, biochemical & functional tests. Formative BCNH-set case study related to the above. BCNH 013 (15 credits)

Level 3 BCNH-set case studies
In Level 3 students are required to complete 4 complex case studies (2 formative and 2 summative), including functional & biochemical test analysis and interpretation.

Successful completion of UG and BCNH Level 1, 2 & 3 courses will lead to BCNH Pre-Degree Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (without Clinical Practice).

Upon successful completion of UG and BCNH Level 1, 2 & 3 courses and clinical practice, students will be awarded BCNH Pre-Degree Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (with Clinical Practice).

NTC Registration
The BCNH Pre-Degree Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (with Clinical Practice) is currently in the process of NTC accreditation.

Please note that once the accrediation is complete the registration acceptance onto the NTC (Nutritional Therapy Council) register is at the discretion of NTC, not just successful completion of the course.

Converting Pre-Degree Diploma to BSc

• Following successful completion of the BCNH Nutritional Therapy Diploma (without clinical practice), students may apply to join the BSc Hons Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Nutritional Health) programme and transfer relevant credits gained from their studies as Associate Students, into the programme.
• Associate Students are entitled to the same privileges and access to resources as all other part-time students of the University for the duration of their period of study.
• BCNH courses provide 195 credits and UG courses 45 credits towards the BCNH Diploma. Students will need to complete a further 120 credits provided by the University of Greenwich, to gain a total of 360 credits for the BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Nutritional Health) awarded by the University.

Life after the qualification
Our graduates have pursued their careers in various areas: working in multidisciplinary clinics, teaching, lecturing, running workshops, delivering public seminars, working in GP’s surgeries, running courses for local councils, planning menus for school meals, writing articles for magazines, etc.

Withdrawal from the course
Any student who wishes to withdraw from the course must inform the college in writing, a minimum of THREE MONTHS in advance. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation Fee.

Equal Opportunities
BCNH is firmly committed to pursuing equal opportunities for all. We have an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice and in accordance with this policy, students can expect access to all student services and equal treatment, which does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age or disability.