What does a Pharmacologist do?

You research how drugs work and develop new therapies.

How much does a Pharmacologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 82'000, mid ~CHF CHF 115'000 per year (approximate).

Pharmacologist

Health & Medicine

Pharmacologists research the effects of drugs on the human body. They study mechanisms of action, side effects, and drug interactions, and contribute to the development of new therapies. In the Swiss pharmaceutical industry, they work in research, development, and regulatory affairs.

Entry

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 155'000

CHF 12'917/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Pharmacologist

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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

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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