Founded in London in 1987, The British Institute of Homeopathy Ltd is dedicated to the development of classical and modern homeopathy by distance learning and classroom study through internationally recognised teachers. The institute is committed to the precepts of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, and its consolidation as a major learning centre of international repute.

Diploma in Clinical Nutrition

Course No. 302

The British Institute's acclaimed comprehensive distance learning course, the DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL NUTRITION, entitling the use of the letters DCN. The course has been created in collaboration with the American Council of Applied Clinical Nutrition who will provide additional certification to all students successfully completing the course as a Fellow of the American Council of Applied Clinical Nutrition permitting the use of the letters FACACN.

Contributors to the DCN course include Dr. Linus Pauling (twice Nobel Laureate) and Dr. Roger Williams (discoverer of Vitamin BS). Dr Trevor Cook, former holder the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to supply her with animal nutrition products, and Dr. C. T. Smith (Gen. Secretary, ACACN).

Eligibility

There are no prerequisites for entry to the course. The course will meet the needs of pharmacists, physicians, veterinarians, homeopaths, herbologists naturopaths osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, aromatherapists, dieticians, kinesiologists, nurses, midwives and other health professionals who wish to expand and diversify their practices.

Note: Students who have previously completed the British Institute Course in Nutrition and Herbology or the Basic Nutrition Course will receive credits against sections of the DCN Diploma Course and will be credited with part of the full fee. Apply to the Chief Registrar for details.

Syllabus

Nutrition biochemistry I: Protoplasm and tissue -- Chemical components of carbohydrates and lipids.
Nutrition biochemistry II:Proteins and alpha amino acids: their occurrence and function.
Nutrition biochemistry III: Biochemistry of digestion and production of digestive enzymes.
Nutrition biochemistry IV: Clinical endocrinology: Nutrient components of endocrine hormones.
Nutrition biochemistry V: Nutrients of life -The oil-soluble vitamins-Metabolic pathways.
Nutrition biochemistry VI: Nutrients of life-- The water soluble vitamins - Metabolic pathways.
Nutrition biochemistry VII: The water-soluble and water-dispersible minerals - The macro-minerals and micro minerals.
Nutrition Laboratory Diagnosis VIII-X: The significance of laboratory tests as biological barometers for determining the presence of clinical and sub clinical nutritional efficiency states - Interpretation of contemporary laboratory tests - Specific nutritional deficiencies which appear to be intimated, related to certain abnormal laboratory values - Specific laboratory panels - Brief course review:

Biochemic Tissue Salts: Dr. Schusslers Biochemic theory - Twelve existing Biochemic remedies.

Awards

The DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL NUTRITION to successful candidates entitling the use of the letters, DCN, and the Fellowship of the American Council For Applied Clinical Nutrition (FACACN).
Diplomates are also eligible for the award of the Fellowship of the British Institute (FBIH).

Course Fee

*Full fee Inclusive, No extras.**	£1,600.00

A discount of 10% will be given if paid in full upon registration *offline*	£1,440.00

OR

A discount of 15% will be given if paid in full upon registration *online*	£1,360.00

OR

First instalment on registration (non-refundable)	£640.00
Second instalment payable after first examination	£480.00
Third instalment payable after second examination	£480.00
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Total	£1,600.00
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*Extended payment by standing order is available on request.

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