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Degree and career prospects

Once you have successfully completed your Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Biotechnology, you can continue your studies by entering the professional world or pursuing a subsequent Master's degree. 

This is when many wonder: What can I do with my studies? We would like to support you in answering this question from the very beginning. This does not mean that we can tell you what specific job you will have later or what Master's degree program you should study. But we can show you the areas in which you could work as an expert in Food Science and Biotechnology, which subsequent Master's degree programs are available, and how we can support you in starting your career. 

Foto: Zwei Personen in weißen Laborkitteln und Haarnetzen arbeiten in einem Labor. Eine Person hält eine Flasche und ein Werkzeug, während die andere an einem großen Edelstahlbehälter arbeitet. Die Umgebung ist industriell mit verschiedenen Maschinen und Rohren.

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Diverse and interesting career possibilities

Food scientists develop new recipes for food and make them from various ingredients. They develop suitable packaging for the end products and accompany the production processes from the raw materials to the control of the end product. For this purpose, they work on production plants and plan and monitor production. At the same time, they always keep an eye on the costs. They perform analytical tests in the laboratory and thus monitor the quality of the products produced. The goal is to achieve consistent product quality and optimize the production process. Compliance with hygiene and safety regulations is essential in food production.

The fields of application in this area are diverse and the career prospects are very good. The life science industry has good growth prospects. As a result, the demand for qualified personnel is very high. Thus, half of all graduates find a job immediately after graduation, another third within 3 months afterwards.

We see you in the following fields

  • Food production and food processing
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Product development
  • Research and development
  • Process engineering and process automation
  • Food inspection and trade supervision

You could work for these employers:

  • Food and biotechnology companies
  • Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
  • Chemical industry
  • Public research institutions at the federal and state levels
  • Public service / authorities
  • Testing and consulting facilities
  • Publishers

Master’s programs

Do you want to know more?

Then simply continue your studies and acquire additional in-depth knowledge in a Master’s program. Your degree will provide optimal preparation for research-oriented Master's degree programs in natural sciences and related disciplines leading to senior positions in research, development, and management, as well as careers in academia. 

At the University of Hohenheim, you can gain further qualifications with the following Master’s degree programs:

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