What does a Midwife do?

You support women through pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.

What education does Midwife require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Midwife earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 88'000 per year (approximate).

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Midwife

Health & Medicine

Accompanies women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Performs prenatal check-ups, assists during deliveries, advises on breastfeeding and infant care, and supports families in the early days with their baby.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 88'000

CHF 7'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 102'000

CHF 8'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Midwife

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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