What does a Specialist in Neurosurgery do?

You operate on the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

How much does a Specialist in Neurosurgery earn?

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

Specialist in Neurosurgery

Health & Medicine

Neurosurgeons treat people with diseases and injuries of the nervous system. They carry out neurological examinations, make diagnoses and are responsible for treatment. They use the latest technical aids when operating. 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 Neurosurgery

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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

💻 IT6/10

🔧 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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