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Level 5 Diploma in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies

A focused CPD short course on Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies — online, self-paced, and built for busy health & social care professionals.

LevelLevel 5
SpecialisationHealth & Social Care
FormatOnline, self-paced
CertificateWithin 3 working days
Access12 months
Price£250
£250CPD short course
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  • Access12 months
  • AssessmentOnline MCQ
  • CertificateDigital CPD
  • AccreditationCPD 30291

Why this CPD course

People search for Level 5 Diploma in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies when they need recognised continuing professional development without pausing their career. UKSM London designed this CPD short course so you can study Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies online, keep momentum at work, and finish with a certificate that employers understand as CPD — not as a substitute for a regulated diploma. Compared with campus diplomas, this CPD format emphasises speed-to-value. You pay a flat £250, start when you are ready, and study Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies without relocating or committing to academic credit frameworks. That makes it suitable for team upskilling budgets as well as individual learners. UKSM London is a CPD Certification Service member (No. 30291). Certificates from this course carry that CPD context so managers and professional bodies can see the learning as continuing development. If you later need a regulated award in health & social care, our sister site uksm.org.uk covers diplomas and degrees. Whether you are refreshing knowledge or exploring health & social care for the first time, this programme gives you a structured path through Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies with clear completion criteria. Keep the certificate for your CPD log, and use the skills section below as a checklist for what you should be able to discuss after finishing.

Skills you will leave with

  • Explain the core ideas behind Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies in plain workplace language
  • Spot common risks or gaps that arise in health & social care settings
  • Apply senior practice and leadership-adjacent themes when deciding next steps on the job
  • Record learning for appraisals, CPD logs and employer reviews
  • Complete online assessment with a structured study plan

How the course runs

Study entirely online at your own pace with 12 months' access from enrolment. Assessment is an online multiple-choice quiz. On successful completion, your CPD-accredited digital certificate is typically issued within 3 working days. A printed certificate can be requested as an add-on. Detailed module lists will appear here as they are published — until then, syllabus is available on request.

Syllabus on request. Full module listings will be published here shortly. Ask admissions for the current outline before you enrol.

Where this learning can lead

  • Community support roles
  • Care coordination assistants
  • Care and support worker progression
  • Domiciliary and residential care teams

Who it suits

Care WorkersStrengthening safe, person-centred practice.
Support WorkersBuilding specialist knowledge for everyday care.
Team CoordinatorsImproving standards across a care setting.

Certificate and recognition

On successful assessment you receive a CPD-accredited digital certificate naming you and this course title. UKSM London is a CPD Certification Service member (No. 30291). Certificates are intended for employer CPD logs and professional development evidence.

This page describes a CPD short course only. It does not claim Ofqual credits, RQF units or university awards. Regulated diplomas and degrees are listed on uksm.org.uk.

Fees

£250

What's included: 12 months' online access, MCQ assessment, and a CPD digital certificate on completion. No separate “fast-track” fee schedule — one clear price.

Before you enrol

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this CPD short course. Level 5 in the title describes the pitch of the content, not an Ofqual credit claim. You should be comfortable studying in English online and applying ideas to a workplace or voluntary setting. If you are unsure whether Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies is the right depth, request free information before you enrol.

This CPD short course introduces the essentials of Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies for people working in or moving into health & social care. You will explore workplace-relevant themes, reflect on practice, and prepare for a straightforward online assessment.

Questions people ask

Is this an Ofqual-regulated diploma or a CPD course? +

Level 5 Diploma in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies on uksmlondon.com is a CPD-accredited short course for continuing professional development. It is not presented as an Ofqual-regulated diploma or degree. For regulated diplomas and degrees, see uksm.org.uk.

What does CPD accreditation mean here? +

UKSM London is a member of the CPD Certification Service (Member No. 30291). Your certificate evidences completion of this CPD programme in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies for employers and professional development records.

How long do I have to complete the course? +

You receive 12 months of online access from enrolment. Study self-paced alongside work, then complete the multiple-choice assessment when ready.

What is included in the £250 fee? +

The flat fee covers online course access for 12 months, assessment, and a CPD-accredited digital certificate on successful completion. Printed certificates may be available as an optional add-on.

Can I see the syllabus before enrolling? +

Yes. Module pages are being published in stages. Email admissions@uksm.org.uk with subject “Syllabus: Level 5 Diploma in Health, Diet and Nutritional Studies” or use Request syllabus on this page for the current outline.

Who typically takes Health & Social Care CPD courses? +

Learners include working professionals, career changers and employers upskilling teams in health & social care. Level 5 indicates content pitch; advisors can help if you are choosing between courses.

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What's included

  • Course overview and syllabus outline on request
  • CPD-accredited digital certificate on completion
  • Online, self-paced study with 12 months' access
  • Multiple-choice assessment — no written exams
  • Advisor support before you enrol
  • Flat course fee of £250

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