What does a Materials Scientist do?

You research and develop new materials for industry.

How much does a Materials Scientist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 82'000, mid ~CHF CHF 108'000 per year (approximate).

Materials Scientist

Metal & Machines

Materials scientists research and develop new materials for various applications. They analyze material properties, optimize manufacturing processes, and work on innovative solutions for industry and research.

Entry

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 108'000

CHF 9'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 135'000

CHF 11'250/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Materials Scientist

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 82'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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