BSc Health and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Health and Exercise Science, a sport and exercise science degree focusing on physiological, behavioural, and policy-based factors affecting health and wellbeing. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The curriculum culminates in an independent research project during the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Functional anatomy and biomechanics, Human biochemistry, Human physiology, Public and social health, Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists, and The psychology of sport, exercise and health. The second year examines nutrition, population health, and health communication through compulsory modules including Physiology of health, exercise and nutrition, Population level public health, Psychology and health communication, Research skills and statistics for sport, health and exercise scientists, and Sport and exercise medicine. The final year involves an independent research project alongside tackling interdisciplinary challenges.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 98 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 14%
- Natural and social science professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 23%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 23%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics
- Human biochemistry
- Human physiology
- Public and social health
- Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists
- The psychology of sport, exercise and health
- Physiology of health, exercise and nutrition
- Population level public health
- Psychology and health communication
- Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists
- Sport and exercise medicine
- Research project
- Tackling interdisciplinary challenges
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.