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Bioinformatician

IT & Technology

Bioinformaticians combine biology with computer science and analyse large biological datasets. They develop algorithms for genome sequencing, protein structure analysis and drug development. They work with databases, statistical models and programming languages such as Python and R at research institutes, pharmaceutical companies and hospitals.

Entry
~CHF 82'000
CHF 6'833/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 115'000
CHF 9'583/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 180'000
CHF 15'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration60 months

Your path to Bioinformatician

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 82'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT10/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact4/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk2/10
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