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.

'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world

As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new University of Bath - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.

Bath sports scientist wins international awards for research into women's ACL injury

A study from Dr Sheree Bekker and colleagues in Canada and in Nottingham has been recognised for its global ‘research impact’ and ‘team science’.

Royal Navy – University of Bath collaboration to reduce injuries in Service personnel

The programme will focus on musculoskeletal injuries and design and implement strategies to reduce the health burden impacting Navy Sailors and Royal Marines.

New guide to open up conversations between parents and kids about weight

A new resource offers guidance for parents and caregivers on what they can say, do, and what may be best to avoid when talking about weight.

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.

Department for Health research

Our research promotes wellbeing and enhances functional performance.

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life – here’s what you need to know

Karl Morgan from the Department for Health writes for The Conversation.

Ketone drinks: why we’re testing the effects of this supplement on older adults

Anna Nicholas from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism writes for The Conversation.

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.

Take part in our study about patterns of physical activity behaviour

We need volunteers to take part in our study investigating patterns of physical activity behaviour in older adults (60+).

Join our research into the links between physical activity, knee joint loading and joint health

We need volunteers to help us investigate the relationship between physical activity and the biomarkers of cartilage synthesis and breakdown.

Help us explore the health effects of ketone drinks in older adults

We need volunteers to help us explore if consuming a ketone drink for four weeks improves immune, metabolic and cognitive health in adults aged 60 to 80 years.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.

Help us research physical activity, diet and glucose levels in free-living conditions

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

Guardian University Guide 2024 ranks Bath 6th in UK

The University of Bath climbed the rankings in this year’s prestigious Guardian University Guide 2024

Humanities & Social Sciences climbs in Complete University Guide 2024 subject rankings

The Faculty has improved its position in a number of subject areas, according to the Complete University Guide 2024.

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.

Innovation in Sport event highlights importance of partnerships for Bath’s sporting success

The first event delivered by the Sport@Bath initiative took place this month showcasing Bath's sporting success across research, performance and education.

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.