The Certificate in Integrative Nutrition is a career-focused, 140-hour training program designed for those who want to learn about food as medicine and coach their patients, clients, families, and communities in understanding the value of food and nutrition as a means to promote health, wellness, and disease prevention.
The program is composed of online and live sessions taught by UC San Diego health professionals, acclaimed researchers and authors, and expert plant-based chefs. It provides the skills and knowledge required for a basic foundation in the rapidly growing field of integrative nutrition.
This program is offered through UC San Diego Extension. Full course schedule, enrollment dates, and tuition details are available on the Extension website.
Who Should Enroll
- Existing health professionals looking to expand into nutrition
- Those who aspire to careers in healthcare
- Individuals seeking to develop or deepen a focus in diet and nutrition with a holistic orientation
College-level coursework in a relevant field is preferred — culinary arts, non-dietary healing arts, dietetics, nutrition, biology, or chemistry — but individuals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Cooking experience is helpful but not required.
Program Format
- 140 hours total
- Combination of online and live sessions
- Taught by UC San Diego health professionals, researchers, and plant-based chefs