DE / EN

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.

Go to content:

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
  • Product development
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Technology and data analysis
  • Product and project management, distribution

You could work for these employers:

  • Food and biotechnology companies
  • Healthcare companies
  • Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
  • Mechanical and equipment engineering, packaging technology
  • Metrology and software companies
  • Project planning of production plants
  • Start-ups in the field of food technology and biotechnology
  • Public sector, e.g. teaching (min. ‘Master’ degree)

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:

Career­Center Hohen­heim

The Career­Center Hohen­heim (CCH) is the first point of contact for you when it comes to career orientation and career entry. According to a Germany-wide survey by the Trendence market research institute, our students value the CCH as a springboard into their careers.

We will support you with career orientation and career entry

We will support you and answer your questions on the following topics:

  • Organising your studies in a career-oriented way
  • Developing your own professional profile
  • Finding suitable positions for internships, student traineeships, and direct entry
  • Preparing application documents
  • Establishing contacts with companies

Every year in the winter semester, the Career­Center organises the "CareerDays" careers fair for business and economics degree programs. Here you can get to know future employers and gain an impression of professional fields of activity.

Find out more about what the Career­Center has to offer 

Contact CareerCenter Hohenheim

Phone
für students:
+49 711 459 23598

for companies:
+49 711 459 22066

Office hours (on site) 
for brief questions and issues:
Tues 1–2 p.m. (room 042) 

for international students:
Mon 1–2 p.m. (room 043)

Individual advising appointment
Arrange an advising appointment with us online or by email: career(at)uni-hohenheim.de

Arrange an appointment*

*via job teaser “Beratungstermine”

An appointment via Zoom is also possible

This might interest you, too