Nutrition Diploma

Oxford College of Education

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Nutrition Diploma
This course is designed to help students learn about the fundamental principles of nutrition including physiology, anatomy, macronutrients and micronutrients, duties and responsibilities of a nutritionist and more.

What you will learn:
Introduction to the concept of nutrition and how it impacts individual and public health in the UK. In addition, you will learn about balanced diets and the idea of a food pyramid.
Human anatomy and physiology including organ systems such as digestive, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, urinary, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
Structure and metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates as well as enzymatic action.
Rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and the number of calories that different nutrients provide. You will learn about the correct proportion of nutrients involved in a balanced diet.
Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides and the specific organs and enzymes involved in the breakdown of macronutrients. You will also learn about important amino acids, fatty acids and their derivatives.
Vitamins (including Vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K) and for every vitamin, you will learn about its functions, benefits, deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
Action and benefits of minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, sodium and so on. You will learn about deficiency symptoms as well as the interplay between vitamins and minerals.
Different nutritional requirements of women in different stages of their lives including puberty, pregnancy and lactation phases.
Nutritional requirements for infants, growing children and teenagers as well as identify different eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
Special nutritional requirements of older people and sportspersons as well as the duties, responsibilities and job profile of nutritionists.
Benefits of Studying the Course
You will enjoy opportunities to interpret your knowledge of nutrition and apply it to help clients achieve their health goals.
You can confidently evaluate and assess school and office menus and suggest modifications that help improve the nutritional value that they provide
You can work together with other professionals to create and plan dietary plans for clients and groups
Over time, you can specialise in an area of nutrition that stirs your passion and enthusiasm. Examples include geriatric nutrition, women’s nutrition or nutrition for teenagers.
As a nutritionist, you can provide value to individual health as well as public health.

Class schedule

Course duration
52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
1 lesson per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in High Wycombe.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 35 years old
Average 19 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from OCE. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to High Wycombe based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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