What does a Biologist do?

You research living things — animals, plants, cells and ecosystems.

How much does a Biologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 70'000, mid ~CHF CHF 85'000 per year (approximate).

Biologist

Nature & Environment

Biologists research living organisms and biological processes. They work in basic research, biotechnology, or nature conservation and contribute to the development of new medications or environmental protection measures.

Entry

~CHF 70'000

CHF 5'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Biologist

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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 70'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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