Health and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Human physiology
• Public and social health
• Functional anatomy and biomechanics
• Sport and exercise psychology
• Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists
• Qualitative research in sport, exercise and health
   

Year 2
 

• Psychology and health communication
• Population level public health
• Sport and exercise medicine
• Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists
• Physiology of exercise, health and nutrition
• Physical activity and health across the lifespan
   

Year 3
 

• Research project
• Tackling interdisciplinary challenges
• Plus optional units

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying sport, exercise science or public health. This might include relevant reading or involvement in organising or coaching sport clubs or teams. When describing your experiences you should reflect on what you have learnt from them, how they have influenced your development or how they are relevant to your future studies.
 

You do not need to have studied a science subject to a high level to be considered for this course, however, we prefer applicants who can demonstrate a solid grounding in science. Examples include studying a science or Mathematics A level, having a strong performance in the science units of a BTEC Extended Diploma or grade B or 6 in two or more science GCSEs.
 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category C
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£21,100

Graduates from courses are in demand by a wide range of employers. This includes sport science support, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management, sports coaching and development.