Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses starting in 2023.

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.

Swimming pool to the lab: How my sports science studies led me to a medical degree

Cerys Coley explains how studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Bath took her from being a competitive swimmer to pursuing a career in medicine.

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.

Study highlights open goal of using sport to tackle youth unemployment

New research shows how targeted sport for employability programmes in under-served communities are playing a key role in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

Jury out on whether heated tobacco products are less harmful for health

New research suggests that current clinical evidence on heated tobacco products is inadequate and at high risk of bias.

Pandemic worsens global childhood physical inactivity crisis

A new global score card, involving Bath health researchers, compares 57 countries and gives young peope's physical activity a 'D' grade.

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.

Social media break improves mental health – new study

Results of a study that asked participants to take a week-long break from social media find positive effects for wellbeing, depression and anxiety.

How the University of Bath is supporting British athletes to succeed at the Olympic Winter Games

Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton’s Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.

Volunteer for our study in exercise and Tai-chi 'snacking' for healthy ageing

Non-exercising volunteers aged 65 or over are invited to explore if home-based exercise and Tai-chi ‘snacking’ can improve physical function and health.

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 survey exploring the impact of the menopause in the workplace

If you believe you have experienced menopausal symptoms in the workplace, please complete our online survey exploring your experiences.

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.

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.

International project looks towards the digital transformations in sport

A new project, involving our researchers with partners in Canada and the US, aims to unpack the implications of big data in modern sports settings.

University Health researchers team up with Royal United Hospital to tackle heart disease

A collaborative project led by the RUH is spearing a new innovative lifestyle intervention – ‘Super Rehab’ - to save lives and reduce hospital procedures.

Professor Emma Rich elected Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences

Professor of physical activity and health education, Emma Rich (Department for Health), joins a distinguished list of fellows from across the social sciences.

Centre for Pain Research driving international science and innovation

Professor Ed Keogh delivered a plenary address at the IASP World Congress on Pain which took place in Toronto this week.

World Rugby funding kicks off international collaboration to reduce injuries in girls’ rugby

Injury prevention experts at the University will partner with the University of Calgary (Canada) in a major project to improve player safety for girls’ rugby.