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P R O S P E C T U S

(2012 - 2013)

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C O N T E N T S

updated 4th February 2012

PageBCNH Objectives & Principles 1

BCNH Courses & Enrolment 2 Science Foundation Courses (SFC)

Degree-level Diploma Courses

Enrolment requirements for BCNH Courses

BCNH Distance Learning & Attendance Courses 3

BBCCNNHHCCoouurrsseeFFeeeess 44

BCNH Science Foundation Courses 5 Qs & As

Year 1 - Level 4 of Degree-level Diploma 6 Modules & Topics

Study Time

Year 2 - Level 5 of Degree-level Diploma 7 Modules & Topics

Study Time

Year 3 - Level 6 of Degree-level Diploma 8Modules & Topics

Year 3 Case Studies

Study Time

Year 4 - Clinical Practice 9 Case Studies

Year 4 Courses

Study Time

Qs & As

BCNH Degree-level Diploma Courses 10 Qs & As

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BCNH COURSES & ENROLMENT

Our courses are structured in such a way that people from all walks of life may apply tostudy at BCNH.

BCNH OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES:-

1. Science Foundation Courses (SFC):-

1. Standard SFC Courses:-

a) Attendance SFC -with online tutorial supportb) Online SFC- distance learningcourse - with online tutorial support

2. Self-study SFC(fast track) - no tutorial support or exam (challenge assignment only)

2. Degree-level Diploma Courses

BCNH Degree-level Diploma in Nutritional Therapy - WITH Clinical Practice.This is a4-year part-time course, credit rated by University of Greenwich (Yr 1 - Yr 3), with Year 4clinical practice dedicated to intensive clinical training.

BCNH Degree-level Diploma in Nutrition & Health. This is a 3-year part-time coursecredit rated by University of Greenwich, suitable for those who do not wish to practiceNutritional Therapy (please see Qs and As below).

Following successful completion of either BCNH Degree-level Diploma students may applyto join the BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Nutritional Health)programme at University of Greenwich and transfer relevant credits gained from theirstudies as Associate Students, into the programme.

Enrolment Requirements for BCNH Courses:-

Science FoundationCourse (SFC):

Basic IT skillsa minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade C and above)

Degree-level Diplomacourses:-

Basic IT skillsan A-level in Chemistry or equivalent.

Candidates who do not comply with the above requirements,are required to complete a Science Foundation Course (SFC)and pass the SFC examination.

Overseas students(SFC & Diploma):

Students for whom English is not their native language mustachieve a score of 6 (or higher) in the four components ofInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS)(or its equivalent).

INTERVIEWSAll applicants must be interviewed by a member of the BCNH Academic Board prior to theirenrolment on the course.

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BCNH DISTANCE LEARNING & ATTENDANCECOURSES

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

All BCNH and University of Greenwich courses are available via distance learning(DL).

DL courses are suitable for individuals who cannot physically attend lecturesand seminars in London.

Students can download live recordings of lectures and seminars from apassword protected area of the BCNH virtual learning environment(Moodle).

All students have a personal tutor and a student mentor who will supportthem throughout their study at BCNH.

Students can sit examinations in their own home-town, providing theyarrange a suitable Invigilator (e.g. an academic institution), approved by thecollege. Students are responsible for payment of all invigilation fees.

DL students a r e w e l c o m e t o attend individual lectures and seminarssubject to prior arrangement.

ATTENDANCE COURSES

Attendance Courses are suitable for individuals who live in or near London and canphysicallyattend lectures and seminars at the University College London in centralLondon (where BCNH hires lecture rooms).

Students attend approx. 1 - 2 weekends a month (Saturday and Sunday10am - 5pm) between September and June.

Attendance students also have access to live recordings of lectures &seminars on our interactive website Moodle.

All students have a personal tutor and a student mentor who will supportthem throughout their study at BCNH.

Degree-level Diploma Clinical Attendance for ALL Students

DL students are required to attend 4 weekends throughout their studies (Universityof Greenwich courses can be studied online):-

One orientation day in Year 1 (UK based students only)

One clinical weekend in Year 3

Two clinical weekends in Year 4

Students who do not attend clinical seminars must complete clinical work at homeand email completed work to the college. Clinical seminar exercises are compulsoryfor all students.

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BCNH COURSE FEES (12 - 13)Applicable to EU and non-EU students

Science Foundation Courses - SFC

Attendance (9 months) 1,850

Online Distance Learning (9 months) 1,850

Self-study / fast track(3 - 6 months; flexible start): 1,250

Year 1 - Degree-level Diploma Fees (75 credits)

A one offRegistration Fee: 360

4 x BCNH 15-credit modules @ 850 3,760

+1 x UG 15-credit module - currently approx. 990per module(please check with UG)

Year 2 - Degree-level Diploma Fees (90 credits)

5 x BCNH 15-credit modules @ 850: 4,250+1 x UG 15-credit module - currently approx.990per module(please check with UG)

Year 3 - Degree-level Diploma Fees(75 credits)

4 x BCNH 15-credit modules @ 850: 3,400

+1 x UG 15-credit module - currently approx. 990 per module(please check with UG)

University of Greenwich fees may vary per individual student.Please follow this link for furtherinformation:-http://www2.gre.ac.uk/current-students/student-finance/elq/about

Year 4 - Clinical Practice Fees

Yr 4 Clinical Practice training & assessments: 2,500

Overall 3-year & 4-year Diploma Fees (excluding UG modules):-

TOTAL 3-yr Degree-level Diploma WITHOUT Clinical Practice: 11,410

TOTAL 4-yr Degree-level Diploma WITH Clinical Practice: 13,910

Methods of payment:

Students can pay fees bymonthly or quarterly instalments & by credit or debit card.

Students must submit their application with a registration by Monday 16th July 2012.

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BCNH SCIENCE FOUNDATION COURSES (SFC)

BCNH Science Foundation Courses (SFC) are designed for the following candidates:-

Those who do not have an A - Level Chemistry or an equivalent.

Those who have completed A - Level Chemistry 10 years ago or more.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: Is the course length sufficient to prepare me for BCNH Degree-level Diplomastudies?

The SFC (9 months in length) will give students sufficient scientific knowledge to enablethem to follow the topics on the Degree-level Diploma, including the courses delivered byUG.

Q: What is the difference between Standard SFC (attendance or online) and Selfstudy SFC?

The Standard SFC (9 months in length) is a comprehensive course covering organicand inorganic chemistry topics. Students study via attendance (1 weekend a month) orvia distance learning with full access to audio recordings and lecture notes on our virtuallearning environment (Moodle). This platform also provides valuable discussion forums sothat students can form one large community. This facility is hugely popular and it particularlybenefits long-distance learners.

The Self Study SFC is a revision course (flexible start) for those who have completed their

A - level Chemistry more than 10 years ago. It involves the same educational material asStandard SFC, but it does not include tutorial support and there is no final examination.Students will need to submit a completed workbook of questions and answers.

Q: Why do I need to complete a Science Foundation Course?

BCNH teaching is evidence based. Candidates without any science background will havedifficulty understanding research papers & following the modules on the Degree-levelDiploma, hence the need to prepare students for future studies at BCNH. We also set a veryhigh standard for our courses as we believe this enables students to become confident, safeand successful NT Practitioners.

Q: What is included in the course fee?

The SFC fees include course notes, lecture audio recordings, homework Qs & As

tutorial support, mock and final examination. Students who fail a final examination willhave to pay a re-sit fee of 60.

Standard SFCincludes all of the above

Self Study SFCincludes all of the above, except tutorial support

Q: Can I enrol throughout the year?

Attendance courses starts in September only (29th

September 2012).

Standard distance learning SFCcourse start throughout the year.

Students who start a distance learning SFC later in the year, can sit the examination at a laterdate, subject to prior arrangement with the college.

The Self Study SFC course has also a flexible startthroughout the year.

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BCNH DEGREE-LEVEL DIPLOMA COURSEScredit-rated by University of Greenwich

Year 1 - Level 4

Courses offered by University of Greenwich (UG): 15 credits

Courses offered by BCNH: 60 Credits

UG Courses:-RESE 1065 - Academic skills for Health & Social Care (15 credits)

BCNH courses:-

BCNH 401:DIGESTION AND METABOLISM(15 credits)

INTRODUCTION TO MICRO- & MACRO-NUTRIENTS

DIGESTIVE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (A & P)

DIGESTIVE DISEASES & NUTRITIONAL THERAPY (NT)

LIVER A & P & PATHOLOGY & NT

METABOLISM & METABOLIC DISORDERS & NT

BIOCHEMICAL & FUNCTIONAL TESTS

BCNH-SET CASE STUDIES RELATED TO THE ABOVE

BCNH 402:NT FOR IMMUNE & MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH (15 credits)

IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM A & P

IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC DISEASES & NT

ALLERGIES, FOOD SENSITIVITIES & INTOLERANCES

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM A & P

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES & NT

BIOCHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL TESTS BCNH-SET CASE STUDIES RELATED TO THE ABOVE

BCNH 403:NT FOR ENDOCRINE, NERVOUS & SENSORY HEALTH(15 credits)

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM A & P

ENDOCRINE DISEASES & NT

NERVOUS SYSTEM A & P

NERVOUS DISEASES & NT

SKIN AND SENSE ORGANS A & P

SKIN & SENSE ORGAN DISEASES & NT



BCNH 404:NT FOR CVD, RESPIRATORY & URINARY HEALTH(15 credits)

CARDIOVASCULAR A & P

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES & NT

BLOOD & ANAEMIAS & NT

RESPIRATORY & URINARY SYSTEM A & P

RESPIRATORY & URINARY DISORDERS & NT

BUFFER SYSTEMS



STUDY TIMEApproximately 16 - 20 hours per week (depending on the individual). This includes time spentwriting course assignments & listening to or attending lectures.

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Year 2 - Level 5



UG Courses:-RESE 1051 - Introduction to the Research Process (15 credits)

BCNH courses:-

BCNH 505:PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITIONAL THERAPY I(15 credits)

THERAPEUTIC USE OF CARBOHYDRATES, FATS & PROTEINS

VITAMINS & MINERALS & NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

THERAPEUTIC USE OF TRACE ELEMENTS

AMINO ACIDS AND PHYTOCHEMICAL IN NT PRACTICE

BIOCHEMICAL & FUNCTIONAL TESTS BCNH-SET CASE STUDIES RELATED TO THE ABOVE

BCNH 506:PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITIONAL THERAPY II (15 credits)

FOOD COMPOSITION, TOXICOLOGY & REGULATION

FOOD SAFETY AND CONTAMINATION & FOOD PROCESSING

FOOD PRODUCTION - ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC

MENU PLANNING & ANALYSIS

DIETARY MODELS

SUPER FOODS, DIETS, WATER

BCNH 507:ADVANCED GI HEALTH & PATHOLOGY(15 credits)

GUT MUCOSA & GUT FLORA

MALABSORPTIVE CONDITIONS (E.G. CELIAC DISEASE)

GI ECOLOGY & BRAIN CONNECTION

DENTAL HEALTH

FUNCTIONAL & BIOCHEMICAL TESTS


BCNH 508:POLLUTION AND DETOXIFICATION(15 credits)

SOURCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

POLLUTION AND HEALTH

FREE RADICALS AND ANTIOXIDANTS

LIVER DETOXIFICATION PATHWAYS

FUNCTIONAL & BIOCHEMICAL TEST


BCNH 509:NT& ADVANCED ENDOCRINOLOGY(15 credits)

NT FOR THYROID & ADRENALS

METABOLIC SYNDROME & TYPE II DIABETES

HORMONAL INTERACTIONS

ENDOCRINE & IMMUNE INTERACTIONS




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Year 3 - Level 6



UG Courses:-

OMED 1282 - Contemporary Issues in CAM(15 credits)

BCNH courses:-

BCNH 610:CLINICAL SKILLS FOR NUTRITIONAL THERAPY(15 credits)

HEALTH PROGRAMME QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS & REPORT

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

PHARMACOLOGY

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE


BCNH 611:NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE-CYCLE(15 credits)

NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFECYCLE

PRECONCEPTUAL CARE & PREGNANCY

FEMALE & MALE HEALTH PROBLEMS

BABIES, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS & CHILDHOOD DISORDERS

AGEING AND AGE RELATED DISEASES BIOCHEMICAL & FUNCTIONAL TESTS

BCNH 612: NUTRITIONAL THEREAPY FOR OPTIMAL PHYSICAL,EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH(15 credits)

ENERGY BALANCE

EATING DISORDERS, OBESITY & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

MENTAL HEALTH

ADHD, AUTISM, ASPERGERS & OTHER CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

SPORTS NUTRITION


BCNH 613:NT FOR CHRONIC & DEGENERATIVE DISEASES (15 credits)

INFLAMMATION

FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

CANCER

HIV & AIDS

METABOLIC SYNDROME

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS



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BCNH DEGREE-LEVEL DIPLOMA COURSES

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: Can I enrol on your Degree-level Diploma throughout the year?

Distance learning students can enrol twice a year; in September and February. Attendancecourses start in September only.

Q: What is the average study time for each academic year?

Approximately 16 - 20 hours per week (depending on the individual). This includes timespent writing course assignments & listening to or attending lectures.

Q: What is included in the course fee?

BCNH fees include course notes, lectures & seminars and their audio recordings, workbookQs and As, tutorial support, online learning facility, marking of course assignments and

examinations. Failed assignments & examinations are NOT included in the course fee.

THE COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOOKS ON THE READING LIST (APPROX. COST700 OVER3 YEARS)

Q: Are all fees payable to BCNH?

Fees for the courses offered by the University of Greenwich are payable directly to theUniversity, not to BCNH. University of Greenwich fees may vary per individual student.

Please follow this link for further information: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/current-students/student-finance/elq/about

Q: What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, cheques, credit or debit card payments and bank transfers.

Q: Can I pay my course fees by instalments?

You can pay monthly or quarterly. All fees are payable one quarter in advance(only SelfStudy SFC must be paid fully in advance)

Q: Can I book an informal interview to find out more about your courses?

You can book an appointment for a chat with a friendly member of our academic staff anytime throughout the year (flexible hours).

Q: Can I get financial assistance?

You may be able to apply for a Career Development Loan.

Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans that can be used to help pay for workrelated learning. You can borrow between 300 and 10,000 to help support the cost of up to two yearsof learning (or three years if it includes one years relevant unpaid practical work). The Young PeoplesLearning Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards.The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You canalso use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries. Because the

Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, they should only beconsidered as an option once all other student funding options have been investigated.

For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visitww.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contactNext Stepson 0800 100 900.

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BCNH

UK College of Nutrition & Health

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Barkat House

116 - 118 Finchley Road

London NW3 5HT

Tel: 0844 736 5836

International: (+44) 207 433 2555

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.bcnh.co.uk

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n e ve rth e le ss h e lp u s to b e m u ch m o r e th an w h a t we a re .

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