I'm interested in studying Nutrition, as a Kitchen Manager, and someone who potentially wants to open my own 'health' conscious cafe, I ideally want to have some proper studying under my belt. I've read books, but I'd like to take my understanding to the next level. I've looked around the internet, but I'm bombarded with info, and I was hoping someone out there can give me a clue!
Is the BSY group nutrition course worthwhile? How about any other courses in the Leeds area?
All opinions will be greatfully received!
RE: BSY: are they any good?
Hi Mindy
Welcome to HP
BSY: are they any good...bit of a loaded question on these forums, some people like BSY others have a very low opinion of them.
I have studied with BSY and have never had any problems with them whatsoever, others however will disagree...might I suggest you put BSY into the HP search button at the top of the forums...this will lead you to many topics all ready covered on BSY
stormdeva x
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Hi
I was thinking about doing the same course. I've heard good things about them so will book I think.
At the moment, BSY are offering 'buy one get one free' on course if you book by 31st October.
Allie:)
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Good luck with your chosen couse Allie
stormdeva x
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buy one get one free??????? is this true????
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Ive just phoned BSY to confirm and its true. buy one get one free until 31st october.
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Yes Periwinkle it is, you pay for the higher valued one, and get the other free...I did it myself last year, and am still working my way through the courses, but it is only for a limited time and quite genuine
stormdeva x
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Hi All
The 'buy one get one free' idea is pretty good as they have a couple of courses I want to do, just have to decided which ones now:eek:
Know for certain the nutrition one, but what else[sm=scratchchin.gif]
Allie:)
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I find them to be quite expensive given that there is no face to face tuition, the only thing you need to be aware of is that your course is recognised by whoever you want to be insured with and that the syllabus suits your own needs. My insurer (as a therapist) will not accept homestudy courses so I haven't taken any on. For other industries and insurers this isn't the case. Another note is I've heard the best nutrition courses are BANT registered ones, not totally sure what this ensures though, I know Kevala.co.uk used to be and it was online / homestudy too. Go with your gut instinct, if this one feels right for you.
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I think having looked about, I'd prefer to do a course with some tutor contact. I've emailed central college in Leeds, about an ITEC diploma in Nutrition, if anybody has any experience with this college, or course I'd love to hear form you!
Thankyou all for your replies, it has been helpful!
RE: BSY: are they any good?
Tutor contact is available at the end of the phone line with BSY, as it is with most home correspondance courses....
Many courses though do need 'hands on' experience and again with BSY if it is required they do have w/end meetings in either Devon or London...depending on the course you wish to study
stormdeva x
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Hi All
I contacted IGPP to check if I would be covered if I completed some of the BSY courses, and they said NO as it was a home-study course.
I can understand in a way but aren''t you meant to do a lot of home-study for college courses ect. anyway?
It's a shame as BSY have that offer on as well at the moment.
Oh well, have to enrol at a college now just so I can be insured.
Thanks, finished whinging now
Allie:)
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Hi
I called BSY and they gave me the number of their insurance people, Medical Auxiliary 0161 797 2525.
I spoke with them and they comfirmed that if you are already qualified as a therapist they will cover you. If not, then you would need to attend one of the study days also.
Insurance for cover up to a million would be £75.50, higher cover would be £98.15.
Think I will book my courses now.
Allison:D
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HI
I am doing my nutritional course with Premier health and fitness - it is a 3 years programme where you do 4 modules with the last one clinicial based so that you are being taught in the environemnt you want to work in - It is all regulated and is BANT registered, best to look on the BANT website as they have loads of courses both distance and face to face.
I have been told 3 years is the optimum time to get a true nutrition degree which enables you to study human anatomy so that you are utilising the best for your client, and gives you case studies to do so that you are doing consultations as you go through the course and learning how to write these up properly, but a general course should be ok if you just need an overview.
Good luck with your course.
With love
maria
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hmm maybe their coursework is good but as for efficiency, customer service forget it, If youhave a problem - forget it, the Principal is so rude, I have waited nearly 2 months for arefund having followed their T&C's by the book, they do not! shocking!
RE: BSY: are they any good?
Words to describe a BSY course:
pointless
superficial
insignificant
uninspiring
needless
patronising
drivel
useless
not-worth-the-paper
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Just a quick note to add on the end here...there's a thread at the top of this forum addressing all aspects of distance learning.
A shortcut here: [url]All about correspondance courses[/url]
Hope that covers everything!
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I have started 2 courses with BSY and they seem to be really great so far. The courses are Magnet Therapy and Anatomy and Physiology. I have just ordered another 2 courses with them on their current 2 for 1 offer, which expires at the end of Feb 07 I think. They are Hot Stone Therapy and Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Love Catherine xxx
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Quite simply, it depends what you're studying. For instance, for nutrition, much of that can be learnt fromresearch, you build your own confidence in your studies. If you're able to commit the time to do this, then brilliant. But you should do case studies to see the benefits in action.
However, if you're planning to do something a little more hands on, such as a massage - are you going to choose the therapist who learnt via distance or the one with concrete, in class experience and training?
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ORIGINAL: Angelic Light
I have started 2 courses with BSY and they seem to be really great so far. The courses are Magnet Therapy and Anatomy and Physiology. I have just ordered another 2 courses with them on their current 2 for 1 offer, which expires at the end of Feb 07 I think. They are Hot Stone Therapy and Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Love Catherine xxx
Well done for choosing a good course in Magnet Therapy:D, I did my Magnet Therapy and A & P with BSY Group, so if you need any help just PM or e-mail me.
Once you have completed your Magnet Therapy course and would like to do a hands on Magnet Therapy course, let me know and I will give you the contact details of a lady that runs a course that is recognised by 'The Complementary Medical Association'.
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I am thinking of taking up BSY on their 2 for 1 offer.............. I fancy doing the Nutrition course.......... but there are 3 nutrition courses............ Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, and Holistic Nutritional Therapy................... as a therapist already just wanting to add another string to my bow..... can anyone comment on the difference between these 3 courses... and help me to choose between the three.
did any of you take on the Nutrition course???
I am also interested in the Accupressure course
RE: BSY: are they any good?
i have posted previously on my opinion of these type of courses, having looked at lots of them as part of my job.
I have looked at the BSY nutrition course, and frankly, if you read the book 'The Food Bible' or most other nutrition books, they have more useful information in them, at at a fraction of the cost.
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Thankyou Magno!!
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BSY always seem to have 2 for 1 offer, they email or post me details on regular basis, and I have never contacted them as I dont agree with the home study only aspect of their courses, I do have a friend who was so fed up with the lack of support from their staff so she applied for a refund on unstarted courses and is still waiting.
best of regards whatever you decide, I prefer to research my courses fully speak with training directors to see if the course will fully meet my needs, as sportstherapy said previously if you want the information why not just read a good book on the subject, if you want to practice as a therapist please do a course that is recognised by at least 3 or 4 insurance providers.
Gary
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thanks for your advice guys:)
blessings, Marcie
I know this is an old post but I wanted to add my review as this is one of the first places that comes up on google search and I want people to know about BSY group
After spending out over £1000 in courses gaining qualifications while on benefits while I was ill with agoraphobia and ptsd and having just signed up for another course I have just found out from one of the top universities in the uk that there are no academic value to any of these courses at bsy, universities, colleges and many work places and insurance companies do not acknowledge these as qualifications.
I am so upset as I wasted so much of my money thinking that they would help me improve my life for college and university etc but sadly they are just expensive pieces of paper.
I still have 8 months left to pay off my installments but there is no point in doing the course as they have no value in the real world
Sadly bsy are another of these homelearning courses where it’s all about the money and it’s a shame as I thought they were different from a lot of the rip off ones.
If you want to do an online course find one that has an academic value and that can be useful for the future don’t waste money on a piece of paper
If you want to do an online course find one that has an academic value and that can be useful for the future don’t waste money on a piece of paper
Sorry to hear you've spent so much money on BSY.
Just to confirm, I've struggled to get insurance for any online course (I don't just mean BSY) - I guess it's because they can't guarantee the quality of learning even if the tuition is good. My insurance company has said that they do not cover any online courses.
HOWEVER, from a knowledge perspective, if you know the quality of the tuition is good then it is worthwhile learning. It can also help you to decide if you really want to pursue the relevant career or take up further study. If you compare such online courses to reading a book, they are far more engaging than any book on the topic you want to learn about.
So, I would continue with the courses that you've paid for to accumulate the knowledge and understanding.
Personally, despite this, I've already signed up to some courses on Udemy.
I'm interested in studying Nutrition, as a Kitchen Manager, and someone who potentially wants to open my own 'health' conscious cafe, I ideally want to have some proper studying under my belt. I've read books, but I'd like to take my understanding to the next level. I've looked around the internet, but I'm bombarded with info, and I was hoping someone out there can give me a clue!
Is the BSY group nutrition course worthwhile? How about any other courses in the Leeds area?
All opinions will be greatfully received!
Call or email to any professional bodies with reputation like ctha, cnhc, fth and ask.