The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology (Dip Nutritional Epidemiology) is an advanced qualification designed for professionals seeking to specialise in the study of nutrition and its impact on population health. This diploma equips learners with the knowledge and skills to analyse dietary patterns, evaluate nutritional risk factors, and apply epidemiological methods to inform public health strategies and evidence-based interventions.
This qualification is ideal for nutritionists, dietitians, public health professionals, healthcare practitioners, and researchers who wish to enhance their career prospects, expand their professional knowledge, and meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Learners will gain a deep understanding of study design, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and research methodology, enabling them to critically assess nutrition-related health outcomes and translate findings into practical public health recommendations. The programme emphasises integrating scientific research with professional practice to develop strategies that improve population nutrition and health.
Centres delivering the Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology are required to uphold the highest standards of education. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to all necessary learning materials and resources, and creating a supportive learning environment to ensure learner success. Structured teaching, practical exercises, and rigorous assessments enable learners to develop the confidence and competence required to excel in the field of nutritional epidemiology.
By completing the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology, learners not only advance their professional knowledge and research skills but also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. This qualification is suitable for those pursuing advanced roles in public health, research, consultancy, or policy development within nutrition and healthcare sectors.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology (Dip Nutritional Epidemiology)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2201067
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology (Dip Nutritional Epidemiology), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201067-1 |
Principles of Nutritional Epidemiology |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201067-2 |
Population Dietary Assessment |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201067-3 |
Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201067-4 |
Public Health Nutrition and Policy |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201067-5 |
Research Methods in Nutritional Epidemiology |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201067-6 |
Professional Practice, Ethics, and Continuing Professional Development |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Principles of Nutritional Epidemiology
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the principles and scope of nutritional epidemiology in public health
- Analyse study designs, methodologies, and approaches used in nutrition research
- Evaluate sources of bias, confounding, and causality in population nutrition studies
- Critically appraise nutrition research for validity, reliability, and applicability
Unit 2: Population Dietary Assessment
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Conduct dietary assessments using population-level tools such as food frequency questionnaires, 24-hour recalls, and dietary records
- Analyse nutrient intake and dietary patterns within populations
- Identify nutritional deficiencies, excesses, and risk factors in diverse population groups
- Apply assessment findings to inform public health nutrition strategies
Unit 3: Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques in nutritional epidemiology
- Use statistical software to interpret nutrition research data
- Evaluate and interpret population-level dietary and health outcomes
- Present research findings clearly and accurately for professional and academic purposes
Unit 4: Public Health Nutrition and Policy
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Apply epidemiological evidence to develop and implement nutrition policy
- Design population-level nutrition interventions to improve public health outcomes
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of nutrition programmes
- Address nutrition inequalities and promote health equity within communities
Unit 5: Research Methods in Nutritional Epidemiology
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Apply advanced research methodologies in nutrition and public health studies
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate nutrition research ethically and systematically
- Critically appraise peer-reviewed literature and interpret scientific evidence
- Translate research findings into practical recommendations for public health nutrition
Unit 6: Professional Practice, Ethics, and Continuing Professional Development
By the end of this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional and ethical standards in nutritional epidemiology practice
- Apply leadership, management, and consultancy principles within public health settings
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, policymakers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Plan and engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance career progression
The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology (Dip Nutritional Epidemiology) is designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in population nutrition, research, and public health. This course is ideal for:
- Nutritionists and dietitians aiming to specialise in nutritional epidemiology and population health
- Public health professionals involved in nutrition policy, programme planning, and community interventions
- Healthcare practitioners seeking to apply evidence-based research to improve population nutritional outcomes
- Researchers and academics conducting studies in nutrition and public health
- Professionals aspiring to leadership, consultancy, or advisory roles in public health nutrition
- Individuals committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and advancing professional qualifications
- Practitioners who wish to analyse and interpret population-level dietary data to inform health strategies
This course is suitable for learners who are motivated to develop analytical skills, expand professional knowledge, and establish themselves as specialists in nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition.
To deliver the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Epidemiology (Dip Nutritional Epidemiology) effectively, centres must meet the following requirements to ensure high-quality training and learner success:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: All teaching and assessment staff must hold relevant qualifications in nutritional epidemiology, nutrition, public health, or related healthcare and research fields, with substantial professional experience. Staff should demonstrate the ability to deliver Level 6 curriculum content and support learners in achieving learning outcomes.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres must provide learners with access to essential learning materials, including textbooks, research journals, online databases, statistical software, and multimedia resources that support evidence-based nutritional epidemiology practice.
- Facilities and Equipment: Centres should have classrooms, laboratories, and practical spaces suitable for interactive learning, workshops, and research activities. Access to IT resources, computers, and reliable internet connectivity is essential.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance: Centres must implement robust assessment processes aligned with Level 6 standards, ensuring assessments are fair, valid, and reliable. Quality assurance procedures should monitor teaching effectiveness and learner progress.
- Learner Support: Centres should provide guidance on study skills, access to tutors, and advice on professional development opportunities to support learners throughout the programme.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Centres must encourage CPD for both staff and learners, promoting ongoing skill development and career progression.
- Regulatory Compliance: Centres must adhere to all relevant health, safety, and educational regulations, ensuring a safe, professional, and conducive learning environment.
Meeting these requirements ensures learners receive high-quality education, develop advanced nutritional epidemiology competencies, and achieve their full potential in professional practice.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
