What does a Psychiatrist do?

You diagnose and treat mental illnesses with medical methods.

How much does a Psychiatrist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 100'000, mid ~CHF CHF 150'000 per year (approximate).

Psychiatrist

Health & Medicine

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and addictions. They combine medication therapy with psychotherapeutic approaches and often work in interdisciplinary teams.

Entry

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 150'000

CHF 12'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 220'000

CHF 18'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration84 months

Your path to Psychiatrist

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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

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact10/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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