Enrolment & Course Fees

 Enrolment Requirements

 
Current enrollment requirements are subject to approval by the University of Northampton.
     



 
  • Basic IT skills + equipment and software required to undertake the course (e.g. Windows or equivalent, Microsoft office, Skype & Zoom access)
 
  • GCSE in Mathematics, or equivalent evidence of numerical skills.
 
  •  Applicants should normally have 2 A Levels (grades A-C), with an A Level in Biology or Chemistry preferred.Applicants with equivalent qualifications, e.g. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas or an Access to Higher Education Diploma will also be eligible to apply.
 
  • Applicants for whom English is not their first language must be able to communicate in English to a minimum standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 
 
  • English Proficiency – students for whom English is not their native language must achieve a score of 7 (or higher) in the four components of the International English Language Testing System  (or its equivalent).
   
  • Applicants should show commitment, motivation and interest in nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Mature Students

BCNH welcomes applications from mature students (aged 21+) who do not hold the above qualifications but possess relevant work / life experience.  Candidates who do not meet standard admission criteria may be invited to interview. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and will take account of current commitments and motivation to study.

Overseas Qualifications

Holders of overseas qualifications must provide evidence that their qualifications are equivalent to the GCSE’s and A Levels described above.

If you hold international qualifications, you can check to see how your qualifications compare to UK qualifications by submitting them to UK NARIC.  NARIC will provide you with a Statement of Comparability which should be submitted with your application to study with BCNH.

 

BSs (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine – Fees

Our BSc (Hons) programme is 4.5 years part-time. Current fee for the above programme is £24,000. 

Candidates will be eligible to apply for a student loan providing they have not received a student loan in the past. All fees are payable to the University of Northampton who will validate our courses. 

What is included in the Course Fees?
  • Expert lecturers – we hire lecturers who are experts in their field, so you will be taught about the latest research and developments in nutrition.
  • Seminar & lecture live-streaming, video recordings, audio recording and lecture notes are included in the fees.
  • Student support – academic and pastoral support from Personal Tutors and Programme Leaders. Each year you will have a Personal Tutor who will also monitor your progress.
  • Assignment webinars – these are  regularly scheduled to help you understand assignment requirements.
  • Online quizzes – provide you with a useful tool to consolidate your learning and can be attempted as many times as you like
  • Online student forums – these are monitored by tutors and programme leaders to help you with any academic issues. All students share each other’s Q & As, so they can learn from each other.
  • Summative assessments –  following each module completion students are required to pass summative assignments (usually two parts –  e.g. an essay, an online test, a menu plan, a case study report, etc.)

 
  • Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) membership
Books on the reading list and private tuition are not included in the course fee and are payable separately.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!


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