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How does the IOPN Master Practitioner Diploma compare to a traditional master's degree?
How does the IOPN Master Practitioner Diploma compare to a traditional master's degree?

IOPN Master Practitioner Diploma

Updated over a month ago

The IOPN Master Practitioner Diploma is a fully accredited, level 7 programme and is equivalent to a traditional master's degree.

Comparison

Feature

IOPN Master Practitioner Diploma

Traditional Masters Degree

Credits

180 (120 carried over from the IOPN Diploma in Sports Nutrition)

180

Credit recognition

Internationally recognised and transferable

Internationally recognised and transferable

EQF Level (clarify EQF here)

Level 7

Masters degree level

Level 7

Masters degree level

Post nominals awarded

M.IOPN

MSc

Mode of study

100% online

Mostly in person (but also some offering blended/online learning)

Focus

Vocational — tackle over 40 real-world case studies

Theory and research focused

Programme regulation

CFI, OfQual AO

OfQual regulated

Programme Tuition Fees

For both UK and international students: £7,470 + VAT
This is the combined cost of the IOPN Diploma in Sports Nutrition and the Master Practitioner Diploma, which make up the full 180 credit award.

UK students: approx. £9,000 to £11,000*

International students: £15,000 to £20,000

Programme Registration Fees

£525

Variable

Accommodation / relocation fees

Not required (100% online only)

£X,XXX to £XX,XXX per year depending on location

Additional costs associated

Tools, resources, textbooks and applications required to study (approx. £100 to £200)

Tools, resources, textbooks and applications required to study.

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