What does a Oncologist do?

You diagnose and treat cancer diseases.

How much does a Oncologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 100'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Oncologist

Health & Medicine

Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They create individualized treatment plans with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Close accompaniment of patients through all phases of illness requires high empathy and resilience.

Entry

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration144 months

Your path to Oncologist

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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 100'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth9/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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