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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 128'571 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 308'999 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Zoologe/-login UNI/ETH
You explore animal worlds and protect their natural habitats
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyze animal behavior and ecosystems. You care for animals in zoos and work in species conservation.
The work as a Zoologe/-login UNI/ETH combines scientific precision with deep respect for animals. You study genetics and evolution. You maintain species-appropriate habitats. You develop protection plans for endangered species. The job requires analytical thinking. It demands patience during fieldwork. You must explain complex ecological connections clearly.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Zoologe/-login UNI/ETH.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 "Bachelor of Science (UH/ETH) in Biology" mit Master in jeweiliger Spezialisierungsrichtung, wie z. B. "MSc in Animal Biology"
- ⏱ 4½ - 5 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a bachelor's and master's degree in biology. Your focus is on zoological research and species conservation.
Typical training path
"Bachelor of Science (UH/ETH) in Biology" mit Master in jeweiliger Spezialisierungsrichtung, wie z. B. "MSc in Animal Biology"
Prerequisites
- eidg. or eidg. anerkannte Maturität
- Hochschulabschluss (FH, Uni, ETH)
- Berufsmaturität and Ergänzungsprüfung der Schweiz
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible. You can enter via a doctoral program or switch to related fields like conservation or science communication.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Patience and precision
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in a lab or in an outdoor enclosure. You record precise observations of animal behavior. Then you analyze the data on a computer. This helps you track population changes.
- You classify animal species. You study the fine structure of their bodies.
- You conduct genetic analyses. You answer evolutionary questions scientifically.
- You observe the natural behavior of animals. You record every movement precisely.
- You analyze ecological data on a computer. You document environmental changes systematically.
- You care for animals in zoos. You develop their habitats to meet species-specific needs.
- You write research results in English. You publish them in international journals.
- You lead information sessions for visitors. You explain ecological connections.
Working conditions
You work at universities, research institutes, labs, government offices, zoos, and national parks. Jobs in associations, consulting firms, or journalism are also possible.
Where to learn
- Swissuniversities - Rektorenkonferenz der Schweizer HochschulenEffingerstrasse 15, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Patience and precision
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Fixed-term contracts
- Physical strain
- High knowledge pressure
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