Holistic Nutrition Diploma Online
240 NZQA Credits
NZ Diploma in Holistic Nutrition, Level 6
Transform Lives with Holistic Nutrition: Study Online Today!
This NZQA-accredited Level 6 Holistic Nutrition Diploma offers flexible online study options, making it accessible anywhere in New Zealand. Whether you choose full-time study for fast-track learning or part-time to balance work and life, this comprehensive nutrition diploma will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the growing field of holistic nutrition.
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Ideal for students passionate about nutrition studies, this nutrition diploma empowers you with a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. You’ll gain practical skills to design effective, holistic nutrition care plans that make a lasting impact on health and wellbeing.
Intake Start Dates
5 May 2025
Part Time Study:
4 Years (20 hours weekly)
Full Time Study:
66 Weeks (40 hours weekly)
Fees:
Tuition fee of $10,308 incl GST.
Textbooks are also required
Studylink, fees free and payment plans* are available. Apply now and we can talk you through your options. *Conditions apply
This course is offered online, your learning will be based from home, using online materials. Assessments will be a combination of online quizzes and written assessments. Items required to complete this diploma: A laptop, internet connection and course related text books (see full list in text book section below)
Learn how a holistic nutrition diploma can help you create personalised nutrition and lifestyle programmes to prevent health issues, enhance overall wellness, and transform lives. As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to work independently, leveraging the skills gained through this industry-recognised nutrition diploma.
Earning this Holistic Nutrition Diploma unlocks a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. Graduates of this nutrition studies programme can pursue roles such as Nutrition Practitioner, Wellness Advisor, or Community Educator, working in private practice, health clinics, wellness centers, or corporate wellness programs. With this nutrition diploma, you can also specialise in areas like sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, or digestive health—or combine your qualification with personal training certification for a well-rounded approach to client wellness.
Course Details
This programme consists of twelve courses which are each worth 20 credits. All courses are compulsory.
- Holistic and Sustainable Nutrition
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Health Disorders 1
- Holistic Health
- Health Disorders 2
- Clinical Skills for Nutritionists
- Advanced Nutrition
- Dietary Assessment and Planning
- Nutrition and Health
- Clinical Nutrition Practice 1
- Specialised Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition Practice 2
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the complementary health sector with advisors who can apply holistic knowledge of nutrition to assist people in the prevention of health issues.
Graduates will be able to work independently to design and deliver holistic nutrition health care programmes that contribute to people’s wellbeing by addressing nutritional and lifestyle health.
Education Pathway
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Holistic Nutrition (Level 6) will be able to undertake higher education in the areas of nutrition, health-related disciplines, complementary and natural medicine.
Employment Pathway
This qualification empowers our graduates with an expansive spectrum of career directions to explore.
Employment opportunities include:
This qualification enables graduates to work as a Clinical nutritionist or a Nutrition Practitioner.
Graduates will also be equipped to work in health related businesses including but not limited to food and nutrition based companies, pharmacies, medical practices, midwifery practices, multi-disciplinary clinics, weight management clinics, the food service industry, community education, gymnasiums, health clubs and spas, personal training, schools, and aged care establishments.
- New Zealand Diploma in Health Science (Level 5)
OR
- A Level 5 Health or Science qualification (with courses in Anatomy and Physiology at Level 5)
Provisional Entry
- Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme will be eligible to be enrolled as a student who have had previous educational, work or experience in health or science fields where they use Anatomy and Physiology.
- Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the Programme Manager.
English language
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed such test of English language competence as stipulated in Policy and Procedure English Language Proficiency. It is recommended that applicants have an IELTS score of 6.5. Proficiency must be demonstrated prior to being accepted on the programme
Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria above may be admitted to the programme if they are able to demonstrate:
- Equivalent knowledge and skills; and/or
- Previous and relevant life skills or work experience; and/or
- Other formal or informal study such as to suggest likelihood of successful programme completion
We do not accept international students. Our programmes are available to New Zealand and Australian citizens / residents currently living in New Zealand.
Where transfer of credit for previous study is being applied for, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the Semester start date.
See the Recognition of Prior Learning section for full RPL criteria and details on how to undertake an application.
Programme Duration: Two year full-time or four years part-time
May 2025 Intake
PART-TIME
Start Date: 5 May 2025
FULL-TIME
Start Date: 5 May 2025
2025 Tuition Fees
$10,308 total for the programme including GST – payable per year of study
| Text Books & Course Materials – TBC |
Fees free, student loans and payment plans* are available. Apply today and our friendly team can talk you through your options.
Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink.
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The following currently lists the compulsory of text book for the qualification (subject to change).
| Title | Author(s) |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | Marieb & Hoehn |
| Food and Nutrition Sustainable Food and Health Systems | Mark L Wahlqvist, Danielle Gallegos |
| Understanding Pathophysiology | Craft, Gordon & Tiziani |
| Understanding Nutrition | Whitney & Rolfes |
| Herbs and Natural Supplements | Braun &Cohen |
| Clinical Naturopathic Medicine | Hechtman |
***You can purchase your textbooks from our Bookshop or ebooks from your favourite online retailer***