What does a Chemist do?

You research substances, reactions, and develop new materials.

How much does a Chemist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 90'000 per year (approximate).

Chemist

Chemistry & Pharma

Chemists research chemical compounds and reactions. They develop new materials, medicines or processes in industry and often work in laboratories or production facilities.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Chemist

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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 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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