Institute of Health Sciences Reviews 15

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The Institute of Health Sciences offer a range of practitioner training courses in nutrition, coaching and lifestyle management, as well as shorter general interest and CPD courses. Our practitioner training courses are both academically accredited and industry recognised. We believe that our present health and future health is the sum of our genetics, diet, lifestyle choices, environment and emotions. As no two humans have exactly the same combination of the these factors, the symptoms suffered by one person may not have the same root cause as in someone else. We therefore consider that there is no one treatment option to resolve any common health concern in all sufferers. A healthy, nutritious diet and health promoting lifestyle is the key to long-lasting health and vitality, and that every individual should aim for optimum, not average, health. Unfortunately, the standard Western diet and lifestyle, combined with genetic predisposition and unhelpful beliefs and behaviours mean that many of us suffer poor or substandard health for a large proportion of our lifetime. Therefore, there is a distinct and very real need for nutrition and health experts who have been trained using the functional medicine and health and wellness coaching models in the West. We are committed to training our students to the highest standard so they are equipped to enter the healthcare arena and work with individuals to maximise their health potential.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Push antivax ideology

They are pushing known antivaxxers at a time when we have a TUBERCULOSIS outbreak in a state where the same have influenced policy to reduce government health agency's ability to address such pandemics. I received an actual email in this regard today from them.

February 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I completed the Nutrition and Lifestyle…

I completed the Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach course and genuinely feel equipped for the job.
Great experience, fantastic course with an effective structure. A huge amount of support, all you need is motivation.

September 11, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you for your kind review Alicia.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can thoroughly say that I absolutely…

I can thoroughly say that I absolutely loved the nutrition life coach course which kept me preoccupied during Covid. The course material is very interesting, informative, interactive and a positive challenge. The tutors were always on hand if I had any queries and they were always positive and encouraging which is paramount when you’re a mature student going back to study after a hiatus. The database, Moodle that we use for elearning is very easy to navigate and is user friendly. I loved NLC so much that I am enrolled for next 2.5 years on the Nutritional Therapy course.

July 1, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you Annie for you review - we're looking forward to helping you complete your study goals!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I still can't believe how much I…

I still can't believe how much I enjoyed taking part in the Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching Diploma. The structure, content, assessments, and webinars were so user friendly and informative. All the lecturers are highly competent and friendly. I would strongly recommend the IHS for anyone pursuing a career in Health, Wellness & Nutrition.

July 18, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Hi Paul, thank you so much for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching

I studied my Diploma in Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching with IHS and it's been an amazing journey. I learnt so much and in a format that works well for me. Studying at my own pace with regular support has been great. So much so I am now studying 2 further courses with them! Highly recommend, this has changed my life for the better.

May 4, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Hi Kirsty, thank you so much for the 5 star review - keep on studying!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi recently completed Diploma in…

I recently completed Diploma in nutrition and lifestyle coaching. I very much enjoyed the course and my time with IHS. The teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The course was tough but very enjoyable and I have learned a lot. My personal tutor Cristina Borrero was absolutely amazing! Her support and guidance made all the difference. I would like to thank her wholeheartedly.

I highly recommended this course and IHS.

Hoda

April 26, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Hi Hoda, thank you so much for your review - we're delighted you enjoyed your time studying with us & will pass your feedback over to Cristina!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I studied at the Institute of Health…

I studied at the Institute of Health Science for my NLC qualification. I cannot recommend this institute enough for the professionalism, continuing support from tutors and great knowledge that was shared. I have successfully graduated and just received my certificate. It has been a great honour to study with them. I am so excited to embark a new journey as NLC. Thank you IHS.

April 21, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Hi Ilaria, thank you for your 5 star review - we wish you success with your new career!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Experience with The Institute of Health Science

The Institute of Health Sciences exceeded my expectations. The course material, the unit format, how they test students, the support forums, all of the unit leaders, my personal tutor, every aspect of the course made the whole learning experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn more about nutrition and lifestyle, whatever the reason!

April 19, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you for the review Jessie - delighted you had such a great experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Relevant & Content Rich Courses

Great course content, very supportive trainers / course leaders. I loved my learning experience at the Institute of Health Sciences and will study with them again.

April 14, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

HI Cheryl, thank you for the review - we'd love to have you back studying with us again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Review after 3,5 years of studying with IHS

After 3,5 years of studying with IHS, I hope to be graduating soon and jumping into a new chapter of my life.
These years were I have to say not easy but I learned so much! The material is great, making you work at your own pace. The forum is nice to ask questions and interact with other students. The webinars are a nice way to review the material and ans questions.
The mentors were available when needed and even if it was all online for my part, I liked working with my fellow students.

April 1, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you for your review, Camille, best of luck in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely recommend to study with…

I absolutely recommend to study with IHS. I Have completed a few courses with them, their Health and Wellness Coaching program and Stress Management. I have gain so much knowledge and I apply it to my Acupuncture practice on a daily basis. If you are looking to pursue a new career, or up skill within the wellness world, the IHS has so many amazing courses!!

February 28, 2022
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thanks for the 5 star review, Olga!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so happy I took this step… 🥰

I am so happy I took the step to do the course with IHS, I was very unsure how to fit it in, but honestly it’s so interesting that spending your evenings attending the course or reading is a lot of fun! I studied the coaching and stress management as well.

The way of teaching was fantastic, interactive and fun. Totally out if my comfort zone but that’s where you grow and gain self esteem! So I felt like after the course I was ready to work with actual clients, not just read and write but you work with people from both coaching side and the client side.

Fast responses, upbeat people, real experiences and worth every penny.

It has been so useful and opened so many opportunities, and not only that,it’s been amazing for my own personal growth.

I work on projects in regards to health and burn-out, and everyday I wake up excited to get cracking and have total flexibility with my work schedule.

I can not recommend the school more and if you are already thinking about it, I am telling you, you will not regret it.

February 25, 2022
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Thank you, Sylvia, for your kind review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I personally have found IHS a brilliant…

I personally have found IHS a brilliant collage to study with right from the start! I am not someone who writes reviews or post things on social media I known some people do, and if they enjoy it they should keep doing it but it's just not me.

The reason I mentioned this is because I wouldn't be writing this review if I did not find them great, and I really felt that I had such a great experience that I really wanted to let others know, and that's when I came across this place to write a review. I had done other nutrition certification courses and while I got a bit of nutrition knowledge I did not gain enough knowledge and was not qualified enough to work with some type of clients.

Then I found IHS and there Nutritional Therapy course, and was delighted to not only find that this would give me the knowledge I was looking for, but also give me the qualifications to work with all types of clients.

Right from the start I found them so helpful and friendly. When I realised that I would need a laptop/computer to do the course. I emailed them thanking them for the opportunity but that I would not be able to do the course as I did not know how to use a laptop or computer ( all my other courses I had done on my phone) most places would just email you back and say that's fine. But IHS actually took the time to call me and told me not to panic and if I still wanted to do the course that I would have a tutor who would be there to help me on anything I had problems with ever step of the way.

I had never even switched on a laptop before but after that call I fell confident that I could learn known I would have support, and true to their word I had support every step of the way and anything I was having problems with my tutor worked with me until I understood it.

I have just finished my first year which was a nutrition and lifestyle course which is part of your studies if you are doing Nutritional Therapy and I went from not known how to switch on a laptop to submitting word documents, excel spreadsheets, PDFs by the end of my first year and all because of the great help I got from my tutor and the college.

I have honestly found them so approachable, so helpful and supportive right from the start and still do! I found the unit leaders also so knowledgeable and friendly so and also so engaging during the webinars they would really make you feel comfortable if you were asking questions and always so helpful if you did. You get each unit exam results ruffley 2 weeks after submission date, sometimes it maybe a week longer if you submitted a lot in your exam as it would obviously take longer to correct this, but your tutor will always let you know if this will be the case.

My first year covered so much great material. I truly wish I had found them years ago before I done my other studies as I feel like they were wasted years of study now. All in all I have honestly and truly found this a great college to study with all the support you will ever need and I am really looking forward to the start of my second year in a few weeks time.

August 26, 2021
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you, Patrick, for your in depth and positive review. The whole academic team have loved working with you towards your study and career goals over the last 12 months and look forward to helping you gain your full nutritional therapy qualification.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Coaching course

Coaching course
The course itself was mediocre but certainly not worth the price.
Feedback and information was not clear. Marking of case studies and certification took months. Your qualification once achieved only lasts 2 years and then you have to show what CPD you have and pay for another certificate.
Customer service was really bad and once you finished the course communication ceased.
Advice - seek out another teaching provider for your coaching qualification

August 17, 2021
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Reply from Institute of Health Sciences

Thank you for your feedback, which has been communicated to us previously, allowing us to address some of your concerns directly and provide solutions prior to you posting this review.

It is important to note that we have been running this course in association with Real Balance in the USA for over 10 years (graduating several hundred students), and have received very positive feedback. Anonymous course feedback from your group has also been very positive with all respondents rating almost every aspect of the course 'very good' or 'excellent'.

To address a couple of points:
1) Regarding the time taken for assessing case studies & despatch of certificates - this is well within a standard timeframe for colleges adhering to stringent assessment procedures and providing comprehensive feedback to aid students' learning.

2) CPD Requirements - it is common practice within the coaching field for awarding bodies to require evidence of CPD to ensure graduates' skills are kept up to date and their clients are safe and well supported. In this instance the requirements are set by Real Balance. However, following to your feedback, we have discussed this issue with them and it has been agreed that the certificates will no longer contain a 'valid to' date. Therefore graduates can adhere to the requirements of whichever association they belong to so they can decide the CPD needed for this and the ongoing validity of the certificate. We hope you have received your amended certificate.

Thank you again for your feedback, it certainly gave us the opportunity to make changes as detailed above which hadn't been identified as issues before. We are obviously disappointed that you didn't enjoy the course but wish you the best of luck for the future.

Best wishes,
The IHS Academic Team

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