BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath

Programme overview

Learn about the physiological, behavioural and policy-based factors that influence people’s health and wellbeing at both individual and population levels. This course aims to develop your understanding of the impacts of physical activity, diet and other lifestyle behaviours on people’s lives. You’ll learn about how the human body responds to changes in physical activity and nutrition; how to positively influence people’s desire to live active, healthy lives; and the wider impacts of governmental policies and initiatives on health and wellbeing across populations.

What you will study

This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2030. Year 1 compulsory units include Functional anatomy and biomechanics, Human biochemistry, Human physiology, Public and social health, Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists, The psychology of sport, exercise and health.

Career pathways

Many of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. BTEC typical offer: DDD. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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