ABOUT BCNH COURSES

We believe that the best possible healing results can only be achieved by a thorough understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathology. These form the basis of BCNH studies.

We believe in evidence-based practice; our course material is referenced and students are trained to reference their work.

Experienced lecturers and practitioners train BCNH students to achieve their highest potential.

BCNH teaching methods include traditional lectures, small group seminars and  tutorial support.


Nutritional Therapy Courses - Summary

At BCNH we offer many types of nutrition courses for UK and
international students alike: -

         
          
BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies (Nutritional Health)
-          including on line courses - credit rated by the University of Greenwich 
          nutritional therapy courses)
BCNH Diploma in Nutritional Therapy

Distance learning nutrition courses

Short / taster courses

Continuing professional development (CPD) courses


'BEAT FAT - FEEL FAB' seminars  - see our News page on
http://www.bcnh.co.uk/news.html


Enrolment requirements

Students who wish to enroll on BCNH Diploma or degree course must have and A level (or an equivalent) in Biology and Chemistry.

Students who do not have the above qualifications are advised to enroll on BCNH Science Foundation course, first.


BCNH Lectures


Our lectures are well structured, comprehensive and informative.

We teach cutting edge information on the latest published research and we encourage students to participate in the questions and answers sessions.

BCNH lectures take place ONE weekend a month; Saturdays and Sundays (10am - 5pm). Some evening lectures are held in the evenings (6pm - 9pm).


BCNH Seminars

BCNH theory seminars explore the lecture materials further, to ensure that students understand the topics thoroughly.

BCNH clinical seminars analyse case studies related to the topic, incorporating diet, lifestyle, medications, nutrients deficiencies, the latest research, etc.

Clinical and theory seminars are held in the evenings (6pm - 9pm), usually twice a month in term time.

We are pleased to announce that as from September 2008, all students will be able to download live audio recordings of BCNH lectures and theory seminars from BCNH website (at no extra cost). This will be particularly helpful to distance learning students and students who had to miss a lecture or a seminar.


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Library

Students registered on the degree course will be issued a Library card, which will give them acess to the University of Greenwich library as well as other universities libraries. 


Location

BCNH seminars are held in the heart of central London, at University College London (UCL), which is easily accessible by all means of transport

Clinical assessments are undertaken at the BCNH clinic in St Johns Wood, NW London.

 
Methods of study
  • Part-time or full time
  • Attendance
  • Distance Learning
  • Combination (attendance and DL)
  • Online (University of Greenwich only)

Methods of payment

Students can pay their course in the following ways:-

  • monthly
  • quarterly
  • one year in advance
Students who pay a year in advance are entitled to the following discounts:-

10%  for the course fee paid by 15th July 2008
5%    for the course fees paid after 15th July and before 15th September 2008

No discount is offered for late enrolments.


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.

A Cancellation Fee of £600 is payable on withdrawal.


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Distance learning (DL)
  in
 nutritional therapy

Distance learning courses are offered for those who cannot attend lectures and seminars in central London. nutritional therapy

DL students receive audio CDs of lectures and seminars, which are recorded live.

University of Greenwich modules can be studied online.


Overseas students

We welcome overseas students who can study by DL or attendance.

Several overseas students have already studied with BCNH and we have graduates practicing in countries such as Greece, Malta, Dubai, South Africa and Malaysia.


Student support


At BCNH we provide student support by telephone and email.

In addition to a personal tutor, there is also a Programme
Leader for each level of the degree or Diploma course.


Enrollment


We are now enrolling students for the academic year starting in September 2008. The academic year runs from September to June each year.

All applications must be submitted by 16th July 2008 at the latest.


Please contact the college for further information on +44 (0) 20 7372 5740. We look forward to welcoming you soon and we wish you the best of health!

 
To download the latest BCNH prospectus, please click on the following link:-

BCNH Prospectus (08-09)

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