What does a Hospital Pharmacist do?

You ensure safe medication supply in the hospital.

How much does a Hospital Pharmacist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 125'000 per year (approximate).

Hospital Pharmacist

Health & Medicine

Hospital pharmacists ensure safe medication supply in hospitals. They advise physicians on drug selection, monitor interactions, prepare individualised medications and manage the hospital pharmacy. The work requires the highest precision and pharmacological knowledge.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 160'000

CHF 13'333/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration96 months

Your path to Hospital Pharmacist

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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 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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