Programme Overview

This newly launched Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how nutrition can affect medical conditions and lifestyles in varying population groups, and to gain a better insight into the various presentations related to nutrition that they could encounter.

With a completion time of just six months, you can now upskill in this crucial field faster than ever before, and you'll be better equipped to offer accurate diagnoses and choose appropriate treatment plans.

Successful completion of our online clinical nutrition course will add value to your CV and will enable you to rise to the challenges of delivering high-quality care to their patients within a complex primary and secondary care environment.

Unlike competitors who emphasise theoretical learning through extensive reading and essay writing, our PGCert in Clinical Nutrition focuses on practical, clinically-rich scenarios. We offer a multidisciplinary approach, enabling students to apply their knowledge in real-life situations alongside their day jobs.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition aims to:

Equip the individual with a critical and systematic knowledge of clinical nutrition, skills in critical appraisal and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Equip students with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply to (clinical) practice in a range of settings.
Enable graduates to critically evaluate practice in clinical nutrition in relation to the evidence base.

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Who is this course for?

This programme is directed to Dietitians, Medical doctors, Nurse practitioners and physician associates, Pharmacists, Speech and language therapists, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists.

Programme Overview

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition is led by Dr. Paula Ravasco, a renowned Medical Doctor specialising in Immunohaematology and Clinical Nutrition. Dr Ravasco is the Associate Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FM-UCP).

The online Diploma in Clinical Nutrition offers you in-demand expertise and provides an in-depth understanding of how nutrition impacts medical conditions and lifestyles in different population groups and scenarios. Topics include nutritional therapy in cancer, obesity management, and malnutrition in the elderly. The course prepares you to handle various nutrition-related presentations you may encounter.

Clinical Nutrition is vital for promoting overall health and addressing specific nutritional deficiencies. This field caters to diverse patient needs, optimising well-being across the healthcare spectrum.

In oncology, our clinical nutrition diploma can help you to support cancer patients by managing treatment-related side effects through nutritional support.

This healthcare field also addresses gastrointestinal disorders and benefits from multidisciplinary collaboration, integrating nutrition into comprehensive care to promote holistic patient well-being.

With no fixed timetable, you can fit their studies around your schedules. We provide accessible, high-value education, enabling career advancement with our clinical nutrition diploma. Our university-validated course aims to:

Equip you with a critical and systematic knowledge of clinical nutrition, skills in critical appraisal and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Equip you with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply to (clinical) practice in a range of settings.
Enable you to critically evaluate practice in clinical nutrition in relation to the evidence base.
Enable you to demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of nutrition-related care.
Enable you to deliver leadership to teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
Equip you with a systematic knowledge of evidence-based clinical nutrition in relation to patient management across the spectrum of medical specialties caring for individuals with specific dietary needs.
Enable you to use relevant knowledge, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues of clinical nutrition in various healthcare scenarios.
Equip you with the ability to implement best practice and innovation in complex clinical nutrition scenarios.

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition is ideal for:

Dietitians: For dietitians, postgraduate studies in clinical nutrition would provide advanced knowledge in assessing and managing medical conditions through specialised dietary interventions. It would deepen their expertise in areas like critical care, chronic disease management, and specialised populations, while enhancing collaboration with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.

Medical doctors: Physicians, especially those specialising in fields such as gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology, or paediatrics, may pursue postgraduate training or certifications in clinical nutrition. This knowledge helps them better understand the nutritional aspects of various medical conditions and how to incorporate dietary interventions into patient care.

Nurse practitioners and physician associates: These advanced practice healthcare professionals may study clinical nutrition to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive care, particularly in primary care settings or chronic disease management.

Pharmacists: Clinical pharmacists, especially those working in hospitals or specialised clinics, may study clinical nutrition to better understand the interactions between medications and nutrition, as well as to provide nutritional counselling to patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.

Speech and language therapists: Some speech and language therapists, particularly those working with patients who have swallowing disorders or feeding difficulties, may study clinical nutrition to better understand the nutritional needs of their patients and develop appropriate dietary recommendations.

Occupational therapists: Occupational therapists working in healthcare settings, such as rehabilitation centres or long-term care facilities, may study clinical nutrition to address the nutritional needs of their patients and promote independence in activities related to food preparation and eating.

Physiotherapists: Physiotherapists, especially those working in sports medicine or rehabilitation settings, may study clinical nutrition to understand the role of nutrition in injury recovery, tissue repair, and overall physical performance.