Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses starting in 2024.

Department for Health taught postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate taught courses combine academic excellence with flexible and innovative design and delivery.

Department for Health postgraduate research

View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates courses available in the Department for Health.

Combining a sports degree with competitive netball: Jasmine and Jemma’s stories

Siblings Jasmine and Jemma talk about studying FdSc/BSc (Hons) Sport (Sports Performance) and playing competitive netball for Team Bath.

How the COVID-19 pandemic and a master’s at Bath are opening new career options

Aanchal Rana talks about how being a dentist in India during the COVID-19 pandemic has led her to study MSc Global Public Health and Policy at Bath.

Pursuing a career in sport and exercise medicine

Ronjan Bhattacharya explains his plans to continue working in sport following the MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath.

Bold actions required to prioritise health before profit – new Lancet Series

New Series from The Lancet shines light on the commercial determinants of health calling for a radical rethink on what role business plays in public health.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: 'How can we tackle preventable diseases?'

In ep. 3 Roland meets Prof Asel Sartbaeva (Chemistry), Dr John Campbell (Health) and Prof Harry Rutter (SPS) to find out how their research is having impact.

60-day bed rest study shows dangers of long-term inactivity for blood sugar levels

A study which involved 20 men lying in bed for two months straight highlights the negative impact long-term inactivity places on the body’s metabolic health.

Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding

Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.

Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health

Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.

Dr Polly McGuigan on BBC's The Infinite Monkey Cage - How Far Can The Human Body Go?

Listen as Polly joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince, with Sally Gunnell, Prof Ben Garrod and comedian Russell Kane to discuss the limits of human endurance.

Watch Professor Javier Gonzalez on 'How to improve blood sugar control with exercise'

Javier Gonzalez joins the Zoe Science & Nutrition podcast to discuss his research into exercise, nutrition, metabolism and blood sugar levels.

The Price We Pay: Six Industry Pricing Strategies That Undermine Life-Saving Tobacco Taxes

Increasing taxes on tobacco products is a proven strategy to reduce tobacco use, but tobacco industry efforts to undermine tax policies puts health at risk.

Take part in our Film Active Research project

We are recruiting volunteers to test out new short films created to generate ideas to support older adults to stay active.

Take part in our research into the health benefits of intermittent fasting

We are recruiting volunteers to take part in our research into the impact of intermittent fasting on energy balance and associated health outcomes.

Take part in our study to improve exercise prescriptions for people living with and beyond cancer

We are recruiting volunteers, who are living with or beyond any type or stage of cancer, to complete virtual fitness tests and an online questionnaire.

Take part in our study exploring how glycogen use affects gut hormones and appetite

Volunteer in our study to help further our understanding of using fat or carbohydrate as fuel during exercise.

Get involved in our study on the effect of fasted exercise on cholesterol in men and women

Volunteer for this study and receive a 12-week exercise plan to help us understand more about the effects of fasted exercise on cholesterol.

Volunteer for our study which monitors physical activity and diet in free-living conditions

We are looking for volunteers to help us learn more about reliably measuring physical activity and diet.

Four Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences subjects named in world’s top 100

Four of the Faculty’s subject areas are among the top 100 in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings By Subject 2023.

Podium Analytics teams up with Bath to tackle growth and maturation challenges in youth sport

The charity committed to reducing the incidence and impact of injury in sport has partnered with leading sports scientists from Bath’s Department for Health.

Assistive tech project to enhance prosthetic sockets and speed-up rehabilitation for amputees

An inspirational project led by our Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Health will get underway to improve support for amputees in need of prosthesis.

Watch: Dr Darragh McGee for CBC on 'The Gamblification of Canada'

Darragh McGee from our Department for Health exploring his research into the growth of sports betting with Canadian TV programme 'The Fifth State'.

New year, new you? Take part in the University of Bath’s latest health study

Physiologists at Bath are looking for local volunteers to participate in a new study about the health impacts of intermittent fasting.

Bath and Edinburgh to lead International Olympic Committee Research Centre

The new IOC Research Centre focusing on athlete health and injury prevention will draw on long-standing sports science research expertise at both institutions.