What does a Physicist do?

You research natural laws and conduct physics experiments.

How much does a Physicist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 78'000, mid ~CHF CHF 108'000 per year (approximate).

Physicist

Chemistry & Pharma

Physicists research fundamental laws of nature and physical phenomena. They work in basic research, technology development, or in industry on innovative solutions.

Entry

~CHF 78'000

CHF 6'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 108'000

CHF 9'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Physicist

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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 78'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics10/10

🔬 Science10/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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