Course Summary

How we can get people more active and making healthy choices? Prepare yourself for a range of careers, promoting health at an individual or population level. This course combines science, social science and public health. Through learning about how the human body works, you will understand the impact that physical activity, diet and other lifestyle choices have on health and wellbeing. This degree has three core themes running throughout the course: Exercise Science provides a fundamental, interdisciplinary understanding of human function Behavioural Medicine explores how we can use the principles of exercise science to promote health, or treat and prevent disease Public Health investigates the determinants of population health, focusing particularly on the role of physical activity and lifestyle in the health of a population Through these core themes you will apply your knowledge to health and exercise settings and understand their relevance in current practice. Some of the topics you will cover include: epidemiology exercise prescription health technologies nutrition social health inequalities sports medicine research methods You will be prepared for a range of careers including public health, rehabilitation, physician’s assistant, community sports, health promotion, health policy and exercise science. In your first year you’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and develop your understanding of the role of physical activity on public health. You’ll develop skills in research design and statistics. In your second year you'll gain more in-depth understanding of exercise, health and nutrition at different stages of life, for various clinical groups, and at the individual, community and population level. You’ll explore how we communicate these health messages to different audiences. In your final year you’ll carry out a year-long research project and study advanced units in areas such as nutrition, health technologies, sociology and exercise prescription.

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C611

Institution code: B16

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

D*DD D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF). We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject. See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.

AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels. We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023). A level Alternative offer ABB Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers. ABB in three A levels plus one of: grade A in an EPQ grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject) if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023). You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page. T level Typical offer T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.

33 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above.

AB in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.

36 points International Baccalaureate Diploma 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. For this course you will typically need to study a combination of IB Higher Level courses and appropriate vocational study equivalent to three A levels. This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF). If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements below. Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.

DDD DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject. See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.

D*DD D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject. See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.

D3, D3, M1 or D2, M1, M1 or D2, D3, M3 in three principal subjects. Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer D3, M1, M1 Most of our students will join us with three principal subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a Global Perspectives course or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers. D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of: grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives grade A in an EPQ grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C GCSE in one of Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics grade 4 or C GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C) You do not need the required grade in Mathematics or a science GCSE if you study a higher level qualification in that subject (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study. For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/ For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

Provider information

Claverton Down
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Bath
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