What does a Nephrologist do?

You diagnose and treat kidney diseases.

How much does a Nephrologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 120'000, mid ~CHF CHF 180'000 per year (approximate).

Nephrologist

Health & Medicine

Nephrologists are specialists in kidney diseases. They treat chronic renal insufficiency, care for dialysis patients, and support kidney transplantations. The work involves intensive patient care and complex drug therapies.

Entry

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 180'000

CHF 15'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 285'000

CHF 23'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration144 months

Your path to Nephrologist

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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 120'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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