Professional Qualification in Nutrition & Culinary Medicine
Join a global community of over 2,000 graduates in a cutting-edge, flexible self directed program dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition for health and healing
Internationally Accredited: 'Diploma In Nutrition & Culinary Medicine'
Train with the true pioneers of the 'Food As Medicine' movement.
Our school stands alone in that it was created by the true pioneers of the ‘food as medicine’ movement. Our founder first began teaching these concepts over 30 years ago and has since published 20 books on the subject, under the moniker ‘The Medicinal Chef', and has taught culinary medicine across the globe. Our programme is one of a kind because we give you all of the science and the theory that you would expect from an intensive nutrition course, but then we translate that into what happens in the kitchen. We teach you how to turn all that theory into the creation of therapeutic diets. How to design meal plans that are scientifically designed to target specific ailments and health issues. We teach you how to use food as medicine, and do it from a powerful evidence base.
Are You Ready To Build A Career That Transforms Your Life,
As You Transform The Lives Of Others?
Do you want to help others transform their health and move towards a healthier more vibrant life, by changing the food that is on their plate? Do you have a love for nutrition and want to use this to build a beautiful and rewarding career?
We teach you how to use food and dietary changes as a powerful therapy that can help people take back control of their health.
We then take you by the hand and help you turn this knowledge into a rewarding scalable business that can transform your life as you transform the lives of others.
"The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition." — Thomas Edison
Studying at the International School of Nutritional Medicine gives you an intense deep dive into the evidence based application of nutrition as a therapeutic tool. A healthcare modality in its own right.
Does Any Of This Sound Familiar?
You have always had a passion for nutrition and you know just how powerful and transformative it can be, and how much it can turn our health around, but…...
As much as you would love to, you’re not sure how to turn that passion into an actual career where you can help people every day, and build a healthy profitable business or rewarding career. Where do you even start?
There are so many programmes to choose from and so much mixed messaging around nutrition, that it is hard to know which way to turn.
Or, maybe you are a practitioner of other therapies, a health coach, or a personal trainer, and you know full well that a better deeper knowledge of diet and nutrition will help you take your clients results and health transformations to the next level, and have a huge impact upon your business’ bottom line too. But you don't know the best route to go.
If any of that sounds like you then it may seem like you are stuck, just staying where you are not knowing which way to turn or what move to make.
That is exactly why we created the 'Diploma in Nutrition & Culinary Medicine'. We wanted to offer an unbiased, agenda-free educational experience. Forget diet fads and half-baked theories—this program is built on evidence, practicality, and engaging content that will challenge you and push you to be your best. With the support of our world-class team of guest lecturers, we navigate you through the intricacies of nutrition & its use in health care, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this field and achieve your dream career.
Our Internationally Accredited 'Diploma in Nutrition & Culinary Medicine' gives you all the practical and academic skills you need to truly master the subject and build an incredible rewarding career.
Blending cutting-edge science with practical application. Equip yourself with all the tools to truly lead in the nutrition & health field.
Could YOU Be Our Next Success Story?
The 'Diploma in Nutrition & Culinary Medicine' is for you if:
- You are actively looking to pursue a career in nutrition, and want an extremely high level, but flexible programme of study to take you there.
- You are a personal trainer or fitness professional that wants to take their nutrition knowledge stratospheric to create true lasting health change for their clients.
- You are a clinician or practitioner of other therapies and want to add nutrition to your clinical armoury. (note, we have trained over 100 NHS Doctors so far).
- You want to understand the science of nutrition, but also how to translate that into what happens in the kitchen so you can apply this for your clients, but also in your own life too.
- You are NOT looking for a quick course or an easy fix - this would absolutely be the wrong place!
Want To Try Us Out? Try Our Free 'Taster Course'
In this free taster course you can get a feel for what we do - and learn a lot too! You can sample our teaching materials, from video kitchen sessions & lectures, through to audio downloads and key reading materials. You can see what the learning environment looks like, see some sample student coursework, and where studying with us could take YOU.
Try Our Free Taster Course HEREMeet Some Of Your Teachers
Both our full time and guest teaching faculty is made up World leading clinical practitioners, Dr's, Surgeons, Academics, Researchers, and Culinary Masters
Dale Pinnock
Course Founder & Principal
Dr Alan Desmond
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr Alex Richardson
Global Specialist on Nutrition & Brain Health
Dr Gemma Newman
Family Physician
Christine Bailey
Autoimmune & Allergy Specialist
Ben Winthrop
Student Liaison & Lecturer
After Completing The 'Diploma In Nutrition & Culinary Medicine' You Will Be Able To:
- Clearly and masterfully understand the role that food and diet plays in both the progression and management of disease and how to use this deep understanding to create meal plans for clients to specifically target and support their healthcare needs.
- Have the skills to help people from all stages of life to incorporate better eating patterns into their day to day life to support their nutritional needs and support their ongoing health.
- Know how to conduct a high standard of independent research and operate from a solid evidence base.
- Have the skills necessary to turn this knowledge into an exciting, rewarding, profitable, and multifaceted business, with ongoing support from us to get you there.
- Work in a vast number of different environments including - gyms & fitness centres, healthcare practices alongside doctors, dieticians, nutritional therapists and other professionals. You can create community based businesses, online programmes, enter the media, write books or even, as many of our graduates have, go on to do a BSc or MSc in nutrition or nutritional medicine. WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH EVERYTHING!
Meet Some Of Our Students & Graduates
Get to know them, their experiences, and where the course has taken them.
"I took the diploma then took the leap and left my corporate job. Now I am celebrating 5 years of my health & nutrition business"
Viki Garbett - Diploma graduate & founder of 'Twiddle Food' - a community based business that teaches children how to cook healthy food and why it is so essential.
"I have no scientific background AND I am running a business full time, but I can study when I have free time, knowing that there are no deadlines for assignments. It suits my life perfectly. "
Samantha - Current Diploma Student
"I knew it was going to be a very challenging course, and something that I would have to really apply myself to, but have loved every second and am, so proud to have graduated in 2024"
Teresa - Personal Trainer & Diploma graduate
Course Outline
Take a look at each of the core modules that are covered in the Diploma (hover your mouse to read more).
How You Are Taught & Assessed
Throughout this programme you will follow the same simple teaching and assessment framework for every module. Work through the course material in your own time then, when you are ready, sit the online exam. Following the exam you will have 2 pieces of coursework. The first is a case study analysis. These are real cases from our clinics (just had the names changed). Then, the second piece of coursework will be a recipe development/meal planning assignment that is based around the core teachings of the module. Once the second written assignment is submitted, the next module unlocks for you.
More Of Our Student Stories
Get to know some more of our incredible students and the journeys they are on throughout this programme. We have students on every continent, from every conceivable background. Will you be next?
How We Deliver The Course
An interactive online learning platform that works on any device.
Our learning environment works beautifully on all devices so you can easily study at home or on the go, in a crystal clear seamless environment.
Monthly live group sessions.
Every month we host live sessions for all students. These sessions are open Q&A for all things nutritional science and study support. You get lifetime access to these - even after graduation.
A wide variety of teaching materials to suit all learning types
We use a combination of video lectures, audio downloads, visual presentations and downloadable pdf documents, to cater for all types of learner.
Ongoing tutor support sessions as and when you need them.
Yes we are an online programme, but you are not on your own. We have an absolute open door policy where you can get as much one on one support from us as you need.
Learning archives.
There are additional learning archives to support your education: one for nutrition & one for business. These feature insights from global leaders in nutritional science and top business and marketing experts.
A faculty of teaching staff that are the leaders in the industry.
We have a combined teaching team of Dr's, Clinicians, World acclaimed academics, and nutritional pioneers teaching you throughout this journey. Get ready to go deep.
Follow Your Passion. Let Us Guide You All The Way:
Just take a look around you. Our health is failing fast and more people than ever need help. Real help! With an ever more burdened healthcare system, this help often never comes, or it falls dramatically short.
This growing health crisis opens a door for those trained in nutrition, who can guide others on their journey to better health and well-being.
There is an opportunity to build an incredible career around the subject that you love.
Our training provides you with the expertise and tools needed to make a profound impact on the health and lives of others.
Plus, when you enrol in our diploma program, you'll also gain access to our exclusive 'Coaching Business Blueprint.'
This business training is your key to transforming your nutrition expertise into a thriving business.
We'll guide you step-by-step through essential marketing strategies, help you land your first clients, and show you how to create profitable online courses and digital programs.
You'll learn how to master media appearances, get published, and build a powerful digital wellness empire.
With our comprehensive blueprint, you'll have everything you need to succeed.
The 'Diploma in Nutrition Coaching & Culinary Medicine' makes you an expert in your field, and guides you by the hand towards career success.
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