What does a Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery do?

You perform heart surgery and operate on major chest blood vessels.

How much does a Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery

Health & Medicine

Specialists in cardiac and thoracic (chest) vascular surgery specialise in the surgical treatment of malformations, diseases and injuries of the heart and the large intrathoracic vessels. They specialise in the cardiovascular system and its disorders. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery

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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 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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