Institute for Optimum Nutrition: In-person Open Day
Join us at our October Open Event
Choosing the right course for you is an important decision and attending an Open Event is the best way to discover what we can offer. Join us for our In-Person Open Event to learn about our courses, entry requirements, student support and flexible post-study career options.
Whether you are starting out on your nutrition journey, are already qualified as a nutritional therapy practitioner, or are a healthcare professional looking to expand your practice, we have the course for you. You’ll find out all you need to know about the following course:
- BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy >
- BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy Top-Up >
- Graduate Diploma Integrative Functional Nutrition >
- Return to Practise >
- Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health >
- Science Access >
Agenda
Running order
9:30am – Registration & Refreshments
Arrive from 9:30am for tea, coffee and refreshments, and meet the ION team and fellow attendees.
10:00am – Welcome to ION with Sally Temple
A welcome from Sally Temple.
10:10am – Training in Personalised Nutrition: Your Pathway to Practice
Discover ION’s evidence-informed courses, flexible study options, student support and pathways into practice
11:30am – Refreshment Break
Enjoy tea, coffee and the opportunity to speak with our speakers and the ION team.
11:50am – Inspiring Career Journeys, Expert Perspectives & the Future of Personalised Nutrition
Meet an ION Graduate who will share their journey into nutritional therapy, what it’s like to build a career in practice and the opportunities the profession can offer.
Meet Claire Gardin from Doctors Data – Find out how functional laboratory testing helps practitioners deliver personalised care, and learn about an exciting new Doctors Data bursary available to support students training in Nutritional Therapy.
1:30pm – Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch
Good to know
- Our Open Events are designed to give you a well-rounded insight into studying and working in the field of personalised nutrition.
- You’ll hear from guest speakers including practising nutritional therapists, ION graduates, and current students who will share their personal experiences and tips for success.
- Take part in an interactive Q&A where you can ask about everything from career options and course content to flexible study paths and what sets ION apart.
- You’ll also gain clarity on the differences between nutritional therapists, dietitians, and nutritionists, along with guidance on professional memberships and regulatory registration.
- Plus, all attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch and receive a goody bag filled with wellness treats!
Getting here
This event will be taking place at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.
Full location address is Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RE.
The nearest tube and railway station is Richmond Station. Paid car parks are nearby.
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Event Details
| Calendar | Resettlement Events |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond upon Thames |
| Date |
Saturday 3rd October 2026
9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Repeats? | No |

