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Chemical Engineer

Chemistry & Pharma

Chemical engineers develop and optimise chemical production processes in industry. They plan facilities, monitor quality and safety, and work on the development of new materials and processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

Entry
~CHF 75'000
CHF 6'250/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 130'000
CHF 10'833/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to Chemical Engineer

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science9/10
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💻 IT6/10
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🔧 Manual3/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact6/10
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💪 Physical Demands3/10
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📈 Career Growth8/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk5/10
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