What does a Medical Informatics Specialist do?

You develop IT systems for hospitals, clinics, and health data.

What education does Medical Informatics Specialist require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Medical Informatics Specialist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 80'000, mid ~CHF CHF 115'000 per year (approximate).

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Medical Informatics Specialist

IT & Technology

Medical informatics specialists develop and maintain IT systems in healthcare. They implement clinical information systems (CIS), electronic patient records, and telemedicine solutions. They ensure the secure management of sensitive health data, system interoperability (HL7, FHIR), and compliance with regulatory requirements such as the EPR.

Entry

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 180'000

CHF 15'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Medical Informatics Specialist

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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 80'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT9/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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