What does a Gerontologist do?

You research the biological and social aspects of aging.

How much does a Gerontologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

Gerontologist

Health & Medicine

Gerontologists study the biological, psychological and social aspects of ageing. They develop concepts for the care of elderly people, advise institutions and conduct research on age-related changes. Demographic trends are making this profession increasingly important.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration24 months

Your path to Gerontologist

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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 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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