Institute for Optimum Nutrition Open Day, Richmond

Explore Your Next Step in Nutrition

Join ION's Open Day in Richmond on Saturday 1 August 2026

Whether you're considering a career in nutritional therapy, looking to deepen your nutrition knowledge, or wanting to integrate nutrition into your current healthcare practice, our Open Day is the perfect opportunity to explore your options.

Meet expert practitioners, hear from graduates and current students, and gain real-world insight into nutritional therapy and personalised nutrition.

Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch and take home a wellness goody bag.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 (registration from 09:30)
Venue: Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, Richmond, TW9 2RE

What to Expect

• Hear from Guest Speakers - nutrition professionals, ION graduates and current students will share their experiences, career journeys and insights into the profession.
  
• Explore our courses - learn about our range of qualifications, including
  • BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy
  • BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy Top-up
  • Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition
  • Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health
  • Science Access Course

• Get all your questions answered - find out about career opportunities, course content, study commitments, student support and flexible study pathways. 
  
• Learn about the profession - discover the differences between nutritional therapists, nutritionists and dieticians, and learn about professional membership and registration.

Who Should Attend?

This Open Day is ideal for:

• Anyone considering a career in nutritional therapy
• Healthcare professionals looking to incorporate nutrition into their work
• Qualified practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and skills
• Individuals with a passion for health, wellbeing and personalised nutrition

Why Choose ION?

• Validated by the University of Portsmouth: ION is pleased to partner with the University of Portsmouth to offer the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy, BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy top-up, Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health and the Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition as a validated award.
• Accreditation: Our courses are accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC), the education council for the nutritional therapy industry, and the British Accreditation Council (BAC), the kitemark for quality independent higher education in the UK.
• Professional Membership and Registration: Successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy or Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition will enable you to become a member of BANT, the professional body for nutritional therapy, and register with the CNHC, the independent UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.
• Flexible Study Options: Tailored to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Supportive Community: Access dedicated student support, expert academic guidance, and a thriving alumni network.

Please note, by booking your free place, you agree to receive email and phone updates about this event from ION.