What does a Phytotherapist do?

You treat and prevent illnesses using medicinal plants.

What education does Phytotherapist require?

College of Higher Education (36 months)

How much does a Phytotherapist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Phytotherapist

Health & Medicine

Phytotherapists use plants, parts of plants and preparations made from them to treat and prevent diseases. The human being in its entirety and complexity is at the centre of the treatment. The classic form of preparation of herbal remedies is tea. In addition, medicinal herbs are also used in herbal pills, tinctures, juices, compresses, ointments, syrups and oils.

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 80'600

CHF 6'717/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration36 months

Your path to Phytotherapist

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Basic training first

Work Experience1–2 years

Gain experience

College of Higher Education2–3 years

Advanced specialization

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Career Start

HF Diploma

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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