What does a Pharmacist do?

You advise customers on medications and prepare prescriptions.

How much does a Pharmacist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 110'000 per year (approximate).

Pharmacist

Health & Medicine

Pharmacists advise customers on medications, prepare and dispense pharmaceutical products. They check prescriptions, inform about side effects and support optimal therapy.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Pharmacist

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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 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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