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Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

Health & Medicine

Specialists in clinical pharmacology and toxicology diagnose intoxications (poisoning) and treat people affected by them. They also advise patients and doctors on pharmacotherapies and optimise drug therapies. They work on drug committees and are involved in clinical research. Specialists in clinical pharmacology and toxicology are familiar with a wide range of diseases and their drug treatment. They have in-depth specialist knowledge of a wide range of medicines; in particular, they are familiar with the effects and side effects of preparations and their interactions with other medicines. They are also familiar with the limits of

Entry
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 170'000
CHF 14'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 280'000
CHF 23'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

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
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🔬 Science9/10
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💻 IT6/10
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🔧 Manual4/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands4/10
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🔮 Future Outlook9/10
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🔥 Demand (current)3/10
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AI Risk3/10
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