What does a Sports Medicine Physician do?

You treat sports injuries and advise athletes on performance.

How much does a Sports Medicine Physician earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 90'000, mid ~CHF CHF 160'000 per year (approximate).

Sports Medicine Physician

Health & Medicine

Sports medicine physicians care for elite and recreational athletes with injuries, prevention and performance optimisation. They diagnose sports injuries, supervise rehabilitation and advise on training and nutrition. The work combines medicine with movement science.

Entry

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 160'000

CHF 13'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 250'000

CHF 20'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration96 months

Your path to Sports Medicine Physician

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 90'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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