Football Medicine in association with FIFA

This course will also provide you with a recognised qualification for indemnity insurance - many team doctor jobs will require this type of qualification.

Visit FIFA's world-leading medical facilities

In Year 2, you’ll visit FIFA’s medical facilities in Zurich, Switzerland. This is an opportunity to see world-leading practice up close.

A mix of self-led and face-to-face learning

Bath is the only UK university that works with FIFA to offer this type of academically recognised course through part-time distance learning. This means you can complete your master's degree alongside your clinical practice.

You’ll also experience face-to-face teaching during our Residential Weeks, which will take place in Bath and at FIFA’s medical facilities in Zurich.

Bath’s sports medicine expertise

You’ll learn from experts in sports medicine and sports physiotherapy, some of whom have extensive football-specific experience, as well as staff in our wider Department for Health community.

Their passion, knowledge and industry expertise shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience. They all have vast levels of industry experience and have worked with a range of professional athletes across different sports.

Some have worked at high-profile sporting events, including the:

Use specialist facilities

During the first Residential Week, you will use the physiology and biomechanics suites on our Bath campus. These contain up-to-date performance testing and analysis equipment.

The second Residential Week, which will take place at FIFA’s medical facility in Zurich, will give you hands-on access to FIFA’s expertise and leading facilities. You will also complete pitch-side medical training during this week.

Gain important career skills

During this course, you will benefit from:

You will be assigned an experienced sports medic as your Professional Development Advisor during this course. They will provide mentorship and help you establish industry links.

Upon successful completion of the Residential Week at FIFA’s Zurich medical facility, you’ll also receive a pitch-side medical certificate. This will be awarded by FIFA.