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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course aims to develop your understanding of the impacts of physical activity, diet and other lifestyle behaviours on people’s lives. You’ll learn about how the human body responds to changes in physical activity and nutrition; how to positively influence people’s desire to live active, healthy lives; and the wider impacts of governmental policies and initiatives on health and wellbeing across populations. The course’s interdisciplinary approach allows you to focus on three core themes: Exercise Science: this provides you with a fundamental understanding of human function and its role... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAA - A*AB Typical Offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Contextual Offer: ABB in three A levels including B in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Typical Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. Standard Level in science: If you are not studying one of the required science subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the typical offer is: 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject. Contextual Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in one science or mathematics subject. Standard Level in science: If you are not studying one of the required science subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the contextual offer is: 36 points with 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects plus 6 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £31,500 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

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