Advanced Holistic Nutritional Approach — Level 6 (QLS)
Integrative nutrition programme focusing on nutrigenomics, gut microbiome balance, and holistic lifestyle strategies to promote optimal health and chronic disease prevention.
Overview
This advanced diploma explores the connection between nutrition, genetics, gut health, and lifestyle medicine. Learners evaluate nutrient metabolism, food sensitivities, and biochemical individuality while developing personalised nutrition plans rooted in holistic science. The course combines theory with practical meal planning, case analysis, and evidence-based wellness strategies.
Credit & Time Allocation
| Component | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TQT | 840 | Total Qualification Time |
| GLH | 420 | Guided Learning Hours |
| SS | 360 | Self-Study |
| TAT | 60 | Tutorial & Assessment Time |
Core Modules
- Foundations of Nutritional Science: macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism, and energy balance
- Nutrigenomics & Epigenetics: how genetic expression interacts with nutrition and lifestyle
- Gut Microbiome & Immunity: microbiota balance, intestinal permeability, and chronic inflammation
- Functional Food Therapy: phytochemicals, adaptogens, and herbal nutritional integration
- Holistic Assessment & Case Work: client consultation, dietary history, symptom mapping, and stress factors
- Meal Planning & Recipe Design: developing therapeutic diets for metabolic health and prevention
- Ethics & Professional Practice: data protection, scope of practice, and referral collaboration
Study Mode & Duration
- Full-Time: 9 – 12 months
- Part-Time: 12 – 18 months
- Online / Flexible: up to 24 months
Assessment & Evidence
- Case studies with nutritional analysis and wellness plans
- Written assignments (nutrient cycles, genetics, digestive health)
- Meal plan portfolio and reflective journal
- Final project: holistic nutrition protocol for a specific condition
Progression & Careers
Graduates can progress to Level 7 Holistic Naturopathy or professional pathways in Nutritional Therapy, Wellness Coaching, or Lifestyle Medicine. Suitable for those working in healthcare, spas, or wellness practice seeking to integrate evidence-based nutrition into holistic care.