What does a Anaesthetist do?

You put patients to sleep before surgery and monitor their vital signs.

How much does a Anaesthetist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 100'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Anaesthetist

Health & Medicine

Anaesthetists ensure safe anaesthesia during surgical procedures and monitor patients' vital functions. They also work in intensive care medicine, emergency medicine and pain therapy. The work requires quick decision-making and the highest level of care.

Entry

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 340'000

CHF 28'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration144 months

Your path to Anaesthetist

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Secondary School

You are here

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 / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 100'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual6/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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