What does a Radiologist do?

You create and interpret X-ray, CT and MRI images.

How much does a Radiologist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 100'000, mid ~CHF CHF 210'000 per year (approximate).

Radiologist

Health & Medicine

Radiologists create and interpret imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds. They support other specialists in making diagnoses and perform interventional radiological procedures. Technical understanding and analytical thinking are essential.

Entry

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 210'000

CHF 17'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration132 months

Your path to Radiologist

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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

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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