Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses starting in 2022.

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.

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.

From coaching to the Cheerleading World Championships

With plans to open her own gymnastics centre and compete at the Cheerleading World Championships held in Florida, Amy talks about her bright future in sports.

My year as a Sport Science Practitioner and Research Assistant

Caitlin Gallagher talks about finding a placement in Sweden and the skills and experience she has gained from her year abroad.

International Review finds lack of evidence to endorse clinical use of medical cannabis for pain

New evidence from Bath’s Centre for Pain Research challenges the effectiveness of cannabis-based medicine for treating chronic pain in adults and children.

The fitter you are the better you burn fat – new research

Two new studies from Bath physiologists find that the biggest predictors of people’s ability to burn fat are their biological sex and fitness levels.

How plain packaging has changed the UK tobacco industry

In 2015 the UK passed legislation to introduce plain packaging. TCRG has been monitoring tobacco industry reactions and impacts pre- and post-implementation.

Study identifies ‘post-traumatic growth’ emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns

A new study suggests that despite considerable adversity, many people have also experienced positive effects in lockdown as a result of a less frenetic life.

WHO adopts new guidance into childhood pain informed by Bath’s Centre for Pain Research

The landmark World Health Organization publication will lead to a revolutionary shift in how paediatric pain is managed around the world.

Big Tobacco exerted more influence in the UK in 2019 than in 2018, world ranking shows

The UK slips from first to fourth in 2019 world league table measuring government success in preventing tobacco companies from interfering in policy.

Take part in our study analysing how our breakfast routine affects our energy balance and metabolism

This breakfast-based intervention measures how breakfast protein and carbohydrate content influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure.

Help us to find out if just a single exercise session can improve our vitamin D status

We are looking for volunteers to take part in exciting new research investigating how a single bout of exercise might free up stored vitamin D from fat tissue.

Stop scrolling! Volunteers wanted for week-long social media detox study

Researchers want adults to come forward for a new study to determine how taking a short break from social media might impact our mental and physical health.

Volunteers wanted for six-week wearable tech health study

Physiologists at Bath want local people to come forward for a new study to determine how wearable technology can help us measure the energy we use day-to-day.

Take part in a home-based high-intensity interval training study for people with paraplegia

Help us determine if high-intensity interval training is effective at improving predictors of cardiovascular disease for people with a spinal cord injury.

Support our study that aims to improve knee joint health

Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.

Bath named top 10 globally for sports and in world's top-100 universities for seven subjects

University of Bath has been ranked in the world’s top 100 places in the QS World University subject rankings

James Bilzon to lead sport and osteoarthritis research at national centre

Professor James Bilzon has taken over as Director of the National Centre for Sport Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research.

Tobacco Control Research Group's Tobacco Tactics website receives a new look

TobaccoTactics.org, produced by the award-winning Tobacco Control Research Group, has received a fresh look and new and updated content.

Bath researchers offer home exercise tips for over 60s in lockdown

A new blog from our health researchers aims to give those aged 60 and over practical tips and advice to stay healthy and active, even when isolating at home.

Introducing AHRC and BBC Radio 3 2020 New Generation Thinkers

Dr Darragh McGee has been selected from hundreds of applicants for this year’s New Generation Thinkers – a high-profile scheme with the AHRC and BBC Radio 3.

Tobacco Control Research Group's report featured on Channel 4's Dispatches

The Tobacco Control Research Group's latest report on Philip Morris International has been featured on Channel 4's Dispatches