What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist do?

You diagnose sleep disorders and help patients sleep better.

How much does a Sleep Medicine Specialist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 130'000, mid ~CHF CHF 175'000 per year (approximate).

Sleep Medicine Specialist

Health & Medicine

Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnoea, and narcolepsy. They conduct sleep laboratory examinations, evaluate polysomnographies, and develop individualised treatment plans. In Switzerland, sleep medicine is a growing field as more people suffer from sleep problems.

Entry

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 175'000

CHF 14'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 240'000

CHF 20'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration138 months

Your path to Sleep Medicine Specialist

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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 130'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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