Gain cutting-edge, evidence-based knowledge in nutritional science and metabolic medicine.
Designed for health professionals or those looking to deepen their personal knowledge, this advanced programme equips you with the science, tools and confidence to apply nutritional strategies for better health outcomes.
Delivered online and self-directed, you’ll study at your own pace while deepening your understanding of how nutrition impacts health, metabolism, disease and behaviour.
Who it’s for
- Health professionals – doctors, nurses, dietitians, health coaches, health improvement practitioners, allied health professionals – seeking the very latest knowledge in nutrition and metabolism.
- Individuals from any background committed to their own health journey who want to understand nutrition and metabolic health at a deeper, science-based level.
Why this programme matters
Nutrition is at the core of human health – yet misinformation dominates. From fad diets to conflicting advice, it can be difficult to know what truly works, for whom, and when.
Without a strong grasp of the latest science:
- Health professionals may struggle to have informed conversations with clients
- Individuals risk making choices that don’t support long-term wellbeing
- Preventable conditions continue to rise in our communities
This advanced certificate provides the clarity, depth and confidence you need. Grounded in the latest nutritional science and metabolic research, you’ll explore everything from fundamental principles to therapeutic diets, gut health, epidemiology and policy.
Programme Overview
Across seven self-directed online learning papers, you’ll:
- Build a foundation of nutrition science that cuts through myths and misinformation
- Understand metabolism, hormones and the science of energy balance
- Explore the application of different diets, including low-carb, fasting and plant-based approaches
- Gain practical skills for nutritional behaviour change
- Deepen your knowledge of gut health, the microbiome and autoimmune conditions
- Examine the intersection of nutrition, epidemiology and public policy
+ Receive weekly access to live Ask the Expert sessions with the PREKURE Faculty
What you'll learn
PK102: Nutrition as Medicine – Foundational nutrition science covering human nutrition history, energy balance, food vs nutrients, and client-centred approaches.
PK207: Advanced Macros & Micros – Explore macronutrients, micronutrients, alcohol, food processing, anti-nutrients, and the PREKURE Nutrition Framework.
PK208: Nutrition & Metabolism – Deep dive into glucose, insulin, glucagon, incretins, lipid metabolism, metabolic flexibility, and nutrient therapies.
PK209: Application of Different Diets – Study whole food, low-carb, ketogenic, fasting, plant-based, autoimmune, elimination and therapeutic protocols.
PK210: Nutritional Behaviour Change – Practical coaching skills for weight management, low-carb implementation, and addressing food addictions.
PK211: Gut Health, the Microbiome & Autoimmune Conditions – Gut-immune connection, leaky gut, probiotics, lifestyle strategies, and emerging research.
PK212: Nutritional Epidemiology & Policy – Public health nutrition, major debates, industry influence, and evidence for effective policy.
Study fee and enrolment
Tuition Fee: $395 x 6 months interest-free payments or $2,370 upfront – includes 12 months unlimited, anytime access
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Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Science
Across seven self-directed online learning papers, you’ll:
- Build a foundation of nutritional science
- Explore the application of different dietary approaches
- Gain practical skills for nutritional behaviour change
- Understand metabolism, hormones & the science of energy
- Deepen knowledge of the microbiome & autoimmune conditions
- Examine the intersection of nutrition, epidemiology & public policy
+ Receive weekly access to live Ask the Expert sessions with the PREKURE Faculty
Enrolment options:
$2,370 upfront →Pay Upfront
$395/month x 6 interest-free → Pay Monthly
Curriculum:
PK102: Nutrition as Medicine
Cut through the nonsense and get science based nutrition knowledge, tools and confidence. Understand the science of what works, for whom, and when to use it. Good nutrition is a critical part of getting results with your clients, or for yourself.
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals for Human Health
Module 2: A Brief History of Human Nutrition
Module 3: The Metabolic Theory of Energy Balance
Module 4: Food vs. Nutrients: Different Dietary Approaches
Module 5: Getting to Know Your Food & Nutrients
Module 6: Focusing on The Client
PK207: Advanced Macros & Micros
Learn the essentials of metabolic health and nutrition. In this course, you’ll explore the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients, the effects of food processing on nutrient quality, and the impact of alcohol on health. You’ll gain an understanding of key micronutrients to support health, understand how to quantify food processing for clients and gain an understanding of anti-nutrients, the hormetic effect of foods and bioavailability. This course introduces the PREKURE Nutrition Framework and lays the foundations for the metabolic health papers.
Module 1: A Coach Approach to Metabolic Health and Nutrition
Module 2: Energy and Macronutrients
Module 3: Alcohol and Food Processing
Module 4: Micronutrients
Module 5: Micronutrients II
PK208: Nutrition & Metabolism
Understand essentials of metabolic homeostasis. In this course, you’ll explore the roles of key hormones like glucose, insulin, glucagon, and incretin hormones in maintaining metabolic homeostasis. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of concepts like reactive hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic flexibility and delve into the ins and outs of how fats are transported around the body.
Module 1: Metabolic Homeostasis: Glucose & Insulin I
Module 2: Metabolic Homeostasis: Glucose & Insulin II
Module 3: Incretins & Other Metabolic Hormones
Module 4: Lipid Metabolism
Module 5: Thermo-Therapies for Mental Health
Module 6: Nutrients of Interest
PK209: Application of Different Diets
This course equips you with the knowledge of key diet patterns. Learn how low-carbohydrate healthy fat (LCHF) nutrition and ketogenic diets can and do address many of the root causes of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. You’ll learn all about fasting and explore the science behind plant-based diets, autoimmune and elimination protocols and specific therapeutic nutrition protocols.
Module 1: The Whole Food Approach to Nutrition
Module 2: Low-Carbohydrate Approaches to Nutrition
Module 3: The Science and Practice of Fasting
Module 4: Plant-Based Approaches to Nutrition
Module 5: Autoimmune and Elimination Protocols
Module 6: Therapeutic Protocols
PK210: Nutritional Behaviour Change
Learn how to support others with diverse goals, from weight management to optimising health. You’ll explore dietary assessment tools and techniques, discover best practices for tracking progress, and learn how to measure impactful outcomes. We discuss scope of practice and you’ll develop strategies for effective collaboration and referral to ensure clients get the right support.
Module 1: The Coach Approach
Module 2: Implementing a Low Carb Approach Part 1
Module 3: Implementing a Low Carb Approach Part 2
Module 4: Focusing on Weight Loss Part 1
Module 5: Focusing on Weight Loss Part 2
Module 6: Focusing on Food Addictions
PK211: Gut Health, the Microbiome & Autoimmune Conditions
Learn all about the gut and the vital role the microbiome plays in supporting immune function, mental wellbeing, and managing autoimmune conditions. Explore the gut-immune connection, leaky gut syndrome, and how gut imbalances can affect overall health. Discover effective nutrition and lifestyle strategies, including the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and stress management techniques. With a focus on evidence-based approaches and practical tools, this course will equip you to confidently guide your clients toward better gut health and improved wellness.
Module 1: Gut Health and the Microbiome
Module 2: Gut-Immune System Connection & Autoimmune Conditions
Module 3: Nutrition Strategies for Gut Health
Module 4: Lifestyle Strategies for Gut Health
Module 5: Clinical Applications and Emerging Research
PK212: Nutritional Epidemiology & Policy
Learn all about the ongoing debates in public health and nutrition. The current food environment is pathological. Why is this? What can public health nutrition do about it? In this course you’ll explore Public Health Nutrition & Policies, including growth industries and conflicts of interest: what roles do the food industry, pharmaceutical industry and academia play? What nutrition information should we be listening to and giving other people? What is the evidence for what works and what doesn’t in public health nutrition?
Module 1: The Public Health Nutrition Landscape
Module 2: Public Health Nutrition Debates I
Module 3: Public Health Nutrition Debates II
Module 4: Challenges for Public Health
Module 5: Intersection Between Public Health & Practice
Certificate in Nutritional Science FAQ's
When does the Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Science start and finish?
The Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Science can be started immediately, at any time during the year. The courses that make up the Certificate are available for you to start and complete in your own time and at your own pace with online, 24/7 access. You have 6 months access to all learning materials.
Which courses make up the Advanced Certificate in Nutritional Science?
Metabolic Medicine and Nutritional Science: Six theory courses to complete in your own time and at your own pace:
- PK207: Advanced Macros and Micros
- PK208: Nutrition & Metabolism
- PK209: Application of Different Diets
- PK210: Nutritional Behaviour Change & Coaching
- PK211: Gut Health, the Microbiome & Autoimmune Conditions
- PK212: Nutritional Epidemiology & Policy
You will also receive 6-months access to live & online Ask the Expert Sessions with the PREKURE Faculty. These Q&A sessions are focused on lifestyle medicine, mental health and wellbeing. Sessions run weekly with flexible attendance to suit the learner (must attend a min. of
Can I do the Advanced Certificate to begin with, and upgrade to become a Certified Metabolic & Nutrition Coach later?
Yes, you can start your training with the Advanced Certificate, and if you choose to, upgrade to become a Certified Metabolic & Nutrition Coach at a later date.
How do I know this Certificate is credible and contains correct information?
The Certificate is scientifically-based and evidence-informed with full academic references provided for all materials. It is taught by our highly qualified, world-class teaching Faculty with extensive real-world experience including registered dietitian Dr Caryn Zinn, Professor of Public Health Grant Schofield and practising GP and fellow of the RNZCGPs, Dr Glen Davies.
What are the study fees for the Certificate in Health Coaching Science?
This is a comprehensive, university-level Certificate with interest-free payments of $395(NZD) /month over 6 months.
Please enquire with our team to discuss the investment and payment options in more detail.
Do I get lifetime access ?
No. You will receive 6 months access from the date you enrol.
How can I learn more?
Book a call with us. We’d love to understand where you are at and talk about what study options will suit you best.
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